Avionics Technician

My name is Kate, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group.  We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking Aircraft Technicians for our client There are multiple positions open in San Antonio, TX.

Pay: $40
Duration:9 months

Position Responsibilities:

• Ability to apply technical knowledge to solve problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
• Requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.
• Performs aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
• Performs assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
• Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment.
• Required to consult with management and peers to assess best work process.
• Will assist and train less senior employees.
• May be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Perform all duties of lower Avionics classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments.
• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc. to accomplish assigned work.
• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
• Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
• Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on-the-job performance.
• Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Experience with 747 platforms
• Experience with Aircraft Avionics Systems such as Comm Nav, Data Links, Weapons, Radar, Electronic Warfare
• 9+ years of experience do you have in applied mathematics, statistics or related field?
• 9+ years working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• 9+ years of experience with aircraft computer systems and basic office software

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Experience with Aircraft Modification
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.


TRAINING:
Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment – OJT or formal classroom training

SHIFT:
All submitted candidates should be available to work variable shifts based on business need (1st, 2nd & 3rd)

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