Portland, OR - Avionics Technician

Education and Experience

The Avionics Technician performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, removal, and replacement of aircraft instrument and avionics components and systems using various hand tools and test equipment to meet manufacturer's specifications, FAR's, industry standards, and Repair Station General Operating Manual (RSGOM) in a safe and organized work area. In addition, this position may perform as Qualified Inspector (QI); completes accurate and timely documentation;

and communicates and interacts with customers regarding aircraft technical issues.

• Troubleshoots, repairs, tests, removes, and replaces avionics and instrument wiring and systems installed in various airframes using hand tools, test equipment, technical documents, and technical reference materials. Orders necessary parts to complete the job. Inspects components and aircraft systems as a QI as needed.
• Enter description of work completed on the work order and properly document removal and installation of aircraft parts and components according to approved data and Duncan Aviation approved procedures.
• Assist bench technicians in the resolution of discrepancies in avionics and instrument components and systems removed from aircraft. Provide OJT to less experienced technicians to ensure technician development and accurate work.
• Accompany flight crews to perform in‑flight troubleshooting and adjustments and perform preflight evaluations of avionics and instrument systems.
• Communicate and interact professionally with the internal and external customers to educate and answer questions regarding the technical functions of the customer's aircraft, within area of expertise.
• Maintain and clean line maintenance test equipment and work area as required. Operate ground support equipment as necessary.
• Attend factory and Company technical classes and participate in OJT to increase technical skills and proficiency. Maintain technical training log.
• Be available to provide a continuation of service and be a point of contact for internal or external customers before or after scheduled hours of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Licenses/Certificates:
  Eligibility for Repairman's Certificate; QI designation. Must have a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
• Attendance:
  Regularly scheduled attendance required; on‑call and occasional multiple night travel rotation.
• Physical:
  Routinely up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; reads small print and identifies colors; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.
• Environmental:
  Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments.

• Associate's degree in avionics, electronics, airframe/engine maintenance or related field or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year avionics, electronics, airframe maintenance or related experience preferred.

• Associate's degree in avionics, electronics, airframe/engine maintenance or related field or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years avionics, electronics, airframe maintenance or related experience required.

• Associate's degree in avionics, electronics, airframe/engine maintenance or related field or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years avionics, electronics, airframe maintenance or related experience required.

The typical hourly starting pay range for positions in this job family in the state of Oregon follows. Please note that the actual hourly rate may vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, location, experience, skill level and shift.

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