*Overview*
We are seeking a full-time Avionics Installation Technician to support our Garmin avionics dealership at Wenatchee, WA and installation center at Palm Springs, CA.
In this role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting and testing certified and experimental Garmin (and other) avionics systems in FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations) part 23, 25, 27 and 29 aircraft.
*Essential Functions*
Develop documentation, installation, and testing plans for Garmin avionics systems upgrades/modifications for customer aircraft.
Modify aircraft to accommodate panel and remote mounted avionics equipment with demonstrated wiring, termination techniques and harness skills.
Prepare new aircraft wiring harnesses in accordance with Engineering drawings and installation documents.
Troubleshoot existing avionics installation interconnects with an advanced understanding of repair station practices.
Ability to apply solutions and support advanced Garmin avionics installations.
Use test equipment to verify proper function of installed avionics.
Complete Repair Station and aircraft paperwork (logbook entries, FAA 337, W&B, etc.
)
Compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements
Assist in Part 145 repair station maintenance and aircraft movement in the hangar.
Must be able to perform all avionics functions unsupervised, at any time.
Maintain a clean and neat work area.
Help with other housekeeping duties as assigned.
*Basic Qualifications*
High School Diploma or GED
Must possess a minimum of 5 years general aviation, maintenance, or avionics experience and/or equivalent combination of education, military aviation experience and/or aviation related experience.
Must possess experience substantially like the essential functions of this job description with installing avionics systems in piston, turbine and turbojet aircraft.
Must possess demonstrated ability to read/interpret aircraft wiring diagrams and installations manuals with the ability to determine basic system integration and configuration.
Demonstrated ability of aircraft wiring harness termination techniques, wire harness fabrication and harness installation techniques in general aviation aircraft
Demonstrated ability in the operational testing and modification of aircraft pitot-static systems, including aircraft transponder testing and RVSM requirements
Knowledge of FAA Regulations relating to avionics installations, testing requirements and how to apply those to assigned tasks
Must possess the ability to routinely bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs.
and occasionally team lift up to 100 lbs.
while using safe lifting techniques; pushing/pulling equipment up to 200 lbs.
; standing and sitting for extended periods of time; kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling; climbing and utilizing ladders to connect cables and walking long distances throughout the facility; repetitive motion; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with aircraft maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet
Tolerates working in both cold winter and hot summer temperatures and noisy environments
*Desired Qualifications*
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic certificate
Experience using desktop computer systems
Basic aircraft sheet metal skills relating to avionics installations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39.
00 - $46.
00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Avionics or General Aviation: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Palm Springs, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Palm Springs, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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