Helicopter A&P Avionics Mechanic

Helicopter A&P Avionics Mechanic – Pennsylvania

Avionics Technician

Orion Talent • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Position Details:

Titles: Avionics Technician – Final Assembly Line (FAL) / Flight Line (FL) / Completions Location: Philadelphia, PA Shifts: Part 21 (Production) runs two shifts – you will start on 1st shift, flexibility to work 2nd shift is a plus:

• 1st Shift: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays
• 2nd Shift: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12am – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays. Part 145 (Maintenance) runs two shifts:
• 1st Shift: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays
• 2nd Shift: Mon-Thu 1pm-11:30pm (4×10 schedule)

Compensation: Depends on position and experience:

Completions Avionics Tech (Jr): $27.74/hr – $30.00/hr

FAL Technician: $30.18/hr – $32.98/hr

Sr FAL Technician/FL Technician: $33.05/hr – $36.30/hr

Completions Avionics Technician: $33.05/hr – $36.30/hr

Sr FL/Sr Completions Technician: $37.16/hr – $40.67/hr *2nd Shift earns $1.50/hr Shift Differential

Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package includes a fully paid medical, dental and vision plan (no monthly premium), 401K with up to 6% Match, Paid Time Off (19 days for 0-3yrs employment), an Employee Assistance Program, Health Advocacy Services, Employee Discounts Program, Credit Union Membership, College Tuition Benefit, College Loan Services, Adoption Assistance Program, Scholarship Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Benefit. Vaccine Requirement: no

Position Descriptions: Production (FAA Part 21) or Maintenance (FAA Part 145) of electrical and avionics systems for company's AW119, AW139 and AW609 helicopters.

Avionics Final Assembly Line (FAL) Technician (Part 21):

• Assemble, modify & install wire bundles, conductors & other electrical components.
• Installs standard and advanced electrical systems and performs electrical continuity testing.
• Clearly document work performed, control equipment status tags, log critical information during installation, verify parts requests, etc.
• Read & Interpret schematics assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions, etc.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned by Assembly Line Supervisor.

Avionics Flight Line (FL) Technician (Part 21):

• Assist in the transfer of helicopters from the Production line to Flight Line, and perform incoming inspections.
• Assemble, modify & install wire bundles, components, and other avionic equipment.
• Perform function testing in accordance with applicable job cards.
• Install, troubleshoot and test avionic systems.
• Perform crimping and de-pin and pin of electrical connectors.
• Prepare helicopters for customer delivery.

Completions Avionics Technician (Part 145):

• Perform inspections, repairs, service and modifications to the helicopter electrical system.
• Service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all avionics systems that perform functions of communications, navigation, collision avoidance, target acquisition, and automatic aircraft flight control systems.
• Service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and adjust AC and DC power generation, conversion and distribution systems and aircraft batteries.
• Work in the SAP computer system regarding sign offs and logging time on jobs.
• Work overtime and travel, as needed.
• Perform other duties and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by Completions Supervisor.

Requirements:

Avionics Final Assembly Line (FAL) Technician (Part 21):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of Electrical/Avionics aviation production required.
• Knowledge of rotor or fixed wing aircraft.
• General overall knowledge of aviation electrical/avionics components.
• Able to use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, complex, specialized aircraft test equipment, etc.
• Effective communication skills.

Avionics Flight Line (FL) Technician (Part 21):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of aviation maintenance training/experience.
• Rotor wing experience preferred.
• Ability to assemble, modify and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components.
• Ability to run wires, crimp and solder wires, pin wires and connectors, terminate wires, read schematics, (blueprints/job cards).
• Effective communication skills.
• General knowledge of ground support equipment.

Completions Avionics Technician (Part 145):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• FAA A&P Certificate* *Avionics Technicians wi