The Avionics Technician performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification and replacement of aircraft electrical / avionics systems and components.  Applies technical knowledge and skills to troubleshoot electrical / avionics discrepancies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment. Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems
• Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft electrical/avionics systems
• Performs the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, modification and rewiring as required of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications
• Use schematic diagrams, blueprint drawings, maintenance manuals and factory publications to operate, modify, test and repair aircraft electrical / avionics systems.
• Utilize test equipment to include but not limited to digital volt / amp meter, transponder ramp tester, fuel quantity tester, ITT calibration test set, and other test equipment required in the troubleshooting, modification, and repair of avionics / electrical systems.
• Order parts and materials.
• Obtain and maintain qualification as a Plane Captain and any associated licenses/qualifications necessary to perform the duties of an OMAT2. 
• Operate ground support equipment.
• Identify and treat avionics/ electrical corrosion.
• Perform aircraft jacking and hoisting as required.
• Perform certification and re-certification of altimeter systems.
• Perform calibration of directional guidance systems.
• Required to perform collateral duty inspections.
• Must obtain and keep current turn qualification.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center.
• Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Egress Familiarization, and Hazardous Waste and Tool Control programs.
• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Assist as directed to ensure safety, security and preservation of government / company owned equipment.
• Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers.
• Furnish and maintain own hand tools.
• Operate portable firefighting equipment.
• Operate aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, servicing carts, aircraft jacks and hoists, test equipment, hand tools, power tools.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aircraft avionics school or other schools with equivalent curriculum or three (3) years of on-the-job training and / or experience working with similar avionics systems and components is required.
• Graduation from high school or GED required.
• Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.
• Must have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Must have three (3) years’ experience in T6 aircraft electrical / avionics maintenance including avionics corrosion detection, treatment and prevention, performing maintenance on avionics and/ or electrical systems, utilizing tools, blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and normal safety requirement.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of aircraft systems and nomenclature. 
• Possess working knowledge and skill in the use of basic tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical / avionics systems.
• Possess a working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must obtain and keep current turn qualification.