Electrical Technician II - Avionics
About this role
Electrical Tech Avionics II
The Electrical Technician Avionics II installs, troubleshoots, and maintains aviation electronics equipment to include but not limited to; advanced communications, radar, navigation and aircraft survivability equipment in various Rotary and Fixed Wing aircraft.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs maintenance and installation of research and development projects on airplanes and helicopters.
- Assists in the preparation of schematic and wiring diagrams.
- Determines material specifications, assembles components, tests, troubleshoots and repairs avionics/electronic components as necessary.
- Components/assemblies primarily worked on include radio equipment, navigation equipment, autopilots, automatic stabilization equipment, and aircraft instrument systems.
- Fabricates, assembles necessary wire bundles, mounting equipment and assists with the design of unusual configuration necessary to adapt projects to aircraft systems.
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters and airplanes.
- Completes inspections, troubleshoots, accomplishes modification work orders, completes operational checks, orders repair parts through the Army Supply System and makes forms and records entries on aircraft records.
- Operates motor vehicles in accomplishment of assigned work and assists with on-the-job training of other technicians.
- May be required to participate in aerial flights.
- Assists with familiarization training of other technicians as required.
- The Electrical Technician Avionics II may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced
software applications is preferred
- Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
- Ability to understand and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to generate routine reports and correspondence
- Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members
- Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
- Ability to follow a process.
- Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
- Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify
decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management.
- Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to goals.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
- High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
- Ability to multi-task
- Climbs on top of and down from aircraft using aircraft hand/foot holds, capable of lifting up to 25 lbs. overhead, on feet all day, walk up to 2 miles per day.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/ Equivalent
- Aviation Electronics school trained or certified US Military Service School Certificate required
- Minimum of 6 years' experience in the field of aviation electronics for the specific aircraft
supported
- Ability to pass and maintain solder certification
- Willingness to travel
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be required to operate a government general purpose vehicle
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
What you'll do
- The Electrical Technician Avionics II installs, troubleshoots, and maintains aviation electronics equipment on various aircraft. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, preparing diagrams, and assisting with training other technicians.
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