Avionics/Electrical Tech Sr

Company: PDS Tech, Inc.
Location: Savannah
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

PDS is seeking an--Avionics/Electrical Tech Sr. for an open position in Savannah, GAPosition Purpose:Provides leadership, technical expertise and guidance while performing various operational, functional tests and repairs of avionics/electronic, aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect free aircraft. Provides superior technical expertise in testing, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise and leadership by defining and implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising Safety or Quality. Demonstrates the knowledge and leadership skills required to fill in for the team leader thus ensuring that the company goals of Safety and Quality are enforced all times while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:* Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting. Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross-training goals while ensuring a safety conscience, quality oriented, skilled workforce.* Teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.* Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.* Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effective and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity. Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring.* Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.* Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.* Demonstrates through diligent compliance the importance of daily logs and other paperwork. Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented* As required, pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time.* Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.* Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.* Maintains required logs and records.* Adapts to sudden schedule changes.* Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects. Additional Functions:* Where required, teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.* Self inspection capability for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas.* In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.Education and Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Six (6) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and four (4) years related experience. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Other FCC License preferred. Other NCATT preferred. Unique Skills:THESE POSITIONS ARE FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH SHIFT.KNOWLEDGE OF TRADE TOOLS REQUIREDG550 experience preferredHeavy modification installation experience preferredMust be able to work any shiftAdvanced wiring installation knowledge preferred Other Requirements: * Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.* APU run qualification and engine run qualification preferred.* Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.PDS Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.Founded in 1977, PDS Tech, Inc. is one of the nation's premier specialty staffing firms with 31 offices nationwide. We offer a full range of benefits including:* Health insurance* Paid holidays* Weekly payroll* Immediate 401(k) eligibility* Completion Bonuses* Training* Please note availability of benefits may vary by positionPDS specializes in Engineering and IT arenas including Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Energy just to name a few. Our reputation, track record, and years of continuous growth reflect the commitment to quality that our employees and clients experience first-hand. To find out more about PDS, please visit www.pdstech.com$$$ PDS pays for referrals! $$$

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