Ascent Aviation Services · 2 days ago
Avionics Technician
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAscent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. They are seeking an Avionics Technician to research technical data, perform inspections, testing, adjustments, and repairs on avionics systems, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures.
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Responsibilities
Research technical data and performs inspection, testing, adjusting, and repairing of avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, auto pilot, and compass systems, installed in aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation Services policies and procedures
Accomplished maintenance actions are concisely and accurately recorded on repair station and/or customer provided approved documents
Inspects components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation. Tests avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents
Calibrates installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications
Avionics testing equipment such as VOR/ILS tester, fuel quality tester, DME tester, pitot-static tester, volt-ohm meter, hi-lifts, stands, ladders
Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record for training received, and signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager
Performs maintenance duties away from base on temporary duty
Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning
Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions
Avionics testing equipment such as VOR/ILS tester, fuel quality tester, DME tester, pitot-static tester, volt-ohm meter, hi-lifts, stands, ladders
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of aircraft avionics technician experience
Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines
Attention to detail
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Post secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance, preferably Avionics, required
Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions
Requires sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time
Requires frequent walking, climbing and lifting, bending, reaching shoulder level, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Preferred
A or A&P License and/or FCC license preferred
Benefits
401K with Company Match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Development and Career Growth Opportunities
Company
Ascent Aviation Services
Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aircraft maintenance operations in the world providing fully integrated aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), line maintenance, storage, and reclamation services to owners, operators, and lessors of wide body, narrow body, and regional aircraft.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
LongueVue Capital
2013-10-14Private Equity
2013-10-11Acquired
Leadership Team
N
Neil Holstad
Chief Financial Officer
D
David T. Querio
President
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