Avionics/Electrical Technician

Full-time - Entry Level

Bridgewater, VA

Air Transportation

About the position

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence. The A&P Avionics Technician is responsible for repair, fault isolation, installation, fabrication, modification, and maintenance of Dash 8 and King Air aircraft. This role reports to the Avionics Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a high-quality and efficient manner
• Troubleshoot and test instruments, components, and assemblies using various tools such as circuit testers, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, etc.
• Inspect, maintain, and install electronic systems, such as navigational systems, radar technology, radio communication systems, flight control tools, and other avionics systems
• Perform operational/functional checks on aircraft electrical systems and equipment
• Operate equipment to test, diagnose, locate, and repair deficiencies
• Utilize a strong understanding of electronic theory to effect timely repairs
• Assemble components including switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes
• Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems
• Install, route, upgrade, and repair wire harnesses
• Install avionics equipment per engineering drawings while following wiring standards
• Perform basic soldering, harness build up and installation including wire stripping and crimping, fault isolation and repair of avionics system failures
• Read and interpret technical data including original equipment manufacturer maintenance manuals, illustrated part catalogs, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, etc. to direct maintenance repairs
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report any unsafe conditions
• Maintain responsibility for proper execution of parts tag instructions in accordance with the Repair Station Quality Control Manual
• Assist in the training and guidance of new Avionics Technicians
• Submit daily, weekly, or monthly reports as required
• Maintain communication with assigned Team Lead for task updates and status reports

Requirements

• A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) is required
• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience in the use of common hand and special tools/testers as required to perform avionics maintenance tasks
• Demonstrated experience in the fault isolation and repair of avionics systems
• High school education required; electronics trade school or military training equivalent for repairing electronics preferred
• Ability to read and use schematics and blueprints, FAA Part 145 knowledge preferred
• Experience working in Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) or AS9100 or ISO 9001 environments preferred
• Provide own tools, shadowed and etched
• Ability to crawl in and out of tight spaces
• Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
• Lift, balance and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
• Must be able to climb, including ladders, stairs, and portable stands and navigate these without assistance
• Stand, stoop, bend, push, kneel, stretch, and walk for extended amounts of time.

Nice-to-haves

• Electronics trade school or military training equivalent for repairing electronics preferred
• FAA Part 145 knowledge preferred
• Experience working in Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) or AS9100 or ISO 9001 environments preferred

Benefits

• Pay (hourly)
• Full time position
• Comprehensive Benefits offered
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Wellness Program