Avionics Technician

About the Company

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 staffing firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defence and industrial organisations, connecting skilled professionals with career opportunities across the United States.

Role Overview

STS Technical Services is hiring Avionics Technicians in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to support depot-level aircraft avionics and electrical maintenance. The role covers troubleshooting, testing, repair, installation and modification of communication, navigation, radar, instrumentation and flight control systems, working from FAA-approved procedures, OEM technical data, wiring diagrams and work package instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special inspections of avionics and electrical systems
• Complete operational and functional checks on navigation and communication systems
• Support flight control system maintenance
• Inspect instrumentation and pitot-static installations
• Install and modify avionics, digital avionics equipment and electrical systems
• Interpret avionics and electrical wiring diagrams; perform wire identification and fabricate wiring harnesses
• Inspect wiring and cable integrity; work with coaxial cables and fittings; install and repair connector assemblies
• Decide whether components should be repaired or replaced and identify repair methods and parts; obtain parts from Stores
• Adjust, repair, rework or replace malfunctioning or defective components, assemblies and systems
• Use hand tools, power tools and soldering equipment
• Interpret flight test data and diagnose systemic performance problems
• Set up and operate ground support and test equipment; use circuit testers, oscilloscopes and voltmeters
• Perform serviceability and functional testing with OEM-specified test equipment and verify components meet standards and tolerances
• Inspect completed work before sign-off, perform any rework, and complete and sign work package documentation

Licences & Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence or FAA Repairman Certificate for Avionics
• FCC licence preferred
• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of recent depot-level aircraft avionics experience
• Experience repairing aircraft electrical systems, flight control systems and instrumentation
• Strong aircraft wiring experience, including wire identification, harness fabrication, cables, fittings, circuits and connectors
• Experience installing avionics and electrical equipment
• Previous experience in an executive jet repair facility preferred

Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Able to select and use the appropriate tools and test equipment
• Knowledge of FAA aircraft maintenance procedures and equipment maintenance requirements
• Able to interpret manufacturer and FAA-approved work package instructions
• Work safely in line with OSHA, EPA, state and federal requirements
• Able to wear a respirator per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 when required
• Able to work flexible hours and different shifts
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
• Incorporate Lean and P3E processes and support continuous improvement
• Protect confidential and proprietary information

Additional Information

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.