Avionics Installer/Technician - Full-time

Employed by Trego/Dugan Aviation at the

Central Nebraska Regional Airport

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off
• Healthcare, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

To efficiently install avionics equipment in a safe, efficient and high quality manner in order to achieve total customer satisfaction as measured by three customer success drivers: the product was delivered “on time, on budget and squawk free.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

~~Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and/or soldering irons.

~~Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools and soldering irons.

~~Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.

~~Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and/or soldering irons.

~~Interpret flight test data in order to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.

~~Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.

~~Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters.

~~Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems so that they can be used for testing.

~~Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.

~~Fabricate parts and test aids as required.

~~Keep records of maintenance and repair work.

~~Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.~~Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

~Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

~~Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

~~Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

~~Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

~~Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

~~Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

~~Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

~~Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

~~Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

~~Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

~~Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

~~Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

~~Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

~~Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

~~Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

~~Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

~~Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and subatomic structures and processes.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

~~While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee will also be required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

~~The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally, with help, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

~~Must have full-color vision and visual acuity with or without corrective lenses.

ENVIRONMENT:

~~The noise level in this work environment is usually high. May work near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Job Type: Full-time