What are the responsibilities and job description for the Avionics Technician position at Yingling Aviation?
Summary of Accountabilities
Initiate, lead, and perform new installations and upgrades as well as perform inspections, troubleshoot and coordinate repairs on corporate and general aviation aircraft.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform inspections, repairs, and troubleshoot as part of a maintenance team. Perform avionics and electrical upgrades to comply with STC’s, SB’s and field approved modifications.
- Provide leadership and initiative to build all aspects of the MCAS avionics and maintenance business, including installation and upgrades.
- Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
- Help to identify key training opportunities and build and develop a highly skilled team of avionics technicians.
- Perform other special projects as needed in support of MCAS operations and business development needs.
- Occasionally may require domestic and/or international travel.
Education and Experience
- Avionics training at a technical school or equivalent experience required.
- FCC or A&P license preferred.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid US passport.
- Valid US driver’s license in good standing.
Physical Requirements
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- This job may occasionally require lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Additional Requirements or Skills
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the field of avionics upgrades, installation, troubleshooting and coordination of repairs.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills required to facilitate the building of a team as well as to support avionics sales efforts
- Strong team-oriented work ethic. Believes in and harnesses teamwork to achieve goals.
- Self-starter: takes initiative to lead in areas of responsibility.
- Acts with honesty and integrity.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Wichita, KS 67209: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person