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Avionics Technician
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Avionics Technician
LTA Research and Exploration, an aerospace start-up, is seeking an Avionics Technician specializing in systems integration on research and development flight vehicles. In order to help advance our goal of bringing revolutionary airships to life, the Avionics Technician will work directly with the appropriate company personnel to organize, plan, and execute the troubleshooting, installation, and inspections of various subsystems. This position will also provide flight operational support as required.
Responsibilities:
-Four years experience in an avionics/electrical career field or two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics plus two years of aviation experience.
-Performs tasks to include the removal/installation of avionics electrical components, fabrication of wire harnesses, installations, terminations, ring-out, and functional tests of avionics/electrical systems.
-Without supervision, performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
-Troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
-Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
-Sets up necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
-Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
-Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 6-S program, and all safety regulations.
Skills / Qualifications:
-Minimum 2 years, preferred 5+ years of avionics experience
-Maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience on electrical wiring harnesses
-Previous cockpit avionics retrofit experience
-Knowledge of high voltage electrical, ESC, BMS, and batteries
-Previous experience managing installation teams
-Compliant with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures
-Proficient in using tools such as multimeters, crimpers, high voltage testers, calibrated tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and other hand tools
-Proficient in operating man lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and maintenance platforms
-Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets) and other basic technology
-Ability to get DOT driver license
Preferred Skills / Qualifications: