Avionics Technician - Tucson Arizona

Basic Functions:

• Performs maintenance on aircraft electrical and electronics systems, instruments, auto‑pilots and Navigation Systems as required.
• Responsible for overseeing and performing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance; inspections and corrosion control of aircraft components, airframe and powerplant; and maintain appropriate aircraft records and logs.
• Reports to the Maintenance Manager. Site Supervisor and or the Site Manager.
• Must be customer and safety oriented.
• Troubleshoot all avionics systems, conducting fault isolation and repair of faulty components.
• Build up and replace faulty wire harness/bundles as needed.
• Test avionics systems periodically as required for preventative maintenance.
• Install/modify Government furnished Classified Communications Equipment according to applicable Technical Directives, industry standards and FAA regulations.
• Produce new and modify existing wiring diagrams according to applicable technical data/documents and FAA regulations.
• Perform corrosion control inspections on aircraft avionics components and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Perform quality assurance inspections on avionics equipment and ensure all avionics test equipment and special tools are calibrated on schedule and prior to usage.
• Coordinate with the appropriate supply personnel to ensure that an adequate inventory of electronic and electrical components are available.
• Conduct off-station maintenance when required.
• Effectively communicate with the customer in a courteous, professional manner and research any reported aircraft discrepancies through fault isolation to make repairs.
• Wash, clean and maintain the interior and exterior of the aircraft to company standards.
• Support the Tool and FOD Programs by maintaining a clean work areas and following procedures.
• Maintain aircraft log books, status reports, historical and administrative data as required.
• Follow manufacture’s, government, DoD and FAA technical data required to appropriately maintain CBP aircraft in accordance with the required regulations and airworthiness standards.
• Operate or maintain Ground Support Equipment, vehicles or equipment as required.
• May be required to exercise independent judgment and travel or relocate to other geographical locations including foreign countries on temporary duty.
• Required to participate in the CBP / PAE programs SMS (Safety Management System) as noted per contractual agreements.

 Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years recent experience working full-time as an Avionics Technician.
• FCC General license (with Radar endorsement) is preferred.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate is preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of both military and general aviation electrical and electronic systems, and components and pitot static systems.
• Experience in repair/maintenance/installation of intercommunications, ADF, LF, VHF, HF, and UHF communications, navigations systems, instrument landing systems, auto pilots and associated aircraft lighting systems.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• The mental and visual ability to read, understand and interpret detailed technical publications and instructions.
• Must have the ability to deal courteously, professionally, and effectively with the customer.
• Must be able to obtain a passport, visa and Government security clearances (DHS & DOD). Must be able to travel to support field operations as required by Management & the customer.
• Must be able to work well with others or independently, predicated on the scope and depth of operations at specified sites
• Analytical abilities sufficient to handle complex technical and administrative details.
• May require an FAA Form 8060‑1 Repairman Certification within 90 days of assignment to this position