Enstrom Helicopter Corporation · 1 day ago
1st Shift - Avionics Installer-Job #1245-2
Menominee, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$21/hr - $35/hrEnstrom Helicopter Corporation is a manufacturer specializing in helicopters, and they are seeking an Avionics Installer to lay out, assemble, and install avionics and electrical systems in helicopters. The role involves working with complex systems, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Government
Responsibilities
Lays out, assembles, and installs avionics and electrical systems in helicopters and other products
Installs instruments and accessory equipment according to blueprints, schematics, and manufacturers specifications on a sophisticated level
Assembles units such as switches, electrical controls and junction boxes and connects to major units such as avionics systems, instrument magnetos and inverters
Assembles complex avionics packages
Lays out installation of major units in aircraft using scribe scale and protractor
Installs and connects units according to wiring schematics, diagrams, and blueprints using hand tools and soldering iron
Programs installed equipment
Tests and troubleshoots systems using multi-meters, ammeters, oscilloscopes and watt-meters and specialized test equipment
Certifies altimeter systems
Certifies transponder systems
Adjusts or repairs equipment for customer service as required
Assists customer service with the resolution of service problems
May implement modifications in installation and wiring for test or experimental purposes
May design avionics packages, in non-standard situations as required
Writes assembly and testing instructions as required
Examines defective test equipment to determine cause of malfunction
Repairs if possible or reports need for repair or replacement to production supervisor
Examines purchased parts for conformance to specifications and blueprints and for defects
Advises production supervisor on requisitions for equipment and supplies
Keeps records as required by supervision
Maintains tools and equipment used
Trains other workers
Serves as consultation resource with other workers
Observes all safety regulations
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience and demonstrated expertise in avionics/electrical field
Knowledge of all electrical and electromechanical procedures used in assembly, installation and testing avionics and electrical equipment in aircraft and the ability to implement
Ability to design avionics packages in non-standard situations, including drawing schematics, interconnections and meshing systems
Ability to read and work from schematics, blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings
Ability to use soldering equipment
Ability to use electrical test equipment, such as ramp test set, Nav test and Transponder test set
Ability to rivet per FAA guidelines
Knowledge of FAA wiring procedures
FCC license (GROL plus radio mechanic endorsement) or equivalent training and experience
Ability to troubleshoot and solve wiring, installation, and equipment problems
Knowledge of basic principles of electricity, and of AC/DC circuits
Knowledge of basic electrical equipment
Ability to use electricians and mechanics hand tools, crimpers, voltmeters, and Enstrom circuit testers
Ability to use shop mathematics
Must be able to meet personal tool requirements
Company
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation designs and builds helicopters, both piston and turbine, for personal, commercial, and government use.
Founded in 1959
201-500 employees
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Todd Tetzlaff
President and CEO
Adam Richardson
Chief Operating Officer
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