Avionics Installation Tech

Do you want to be a part of a team of aviation innovators who are helping change the industry landscape?

Our client has one priority: To provide fast and exceptional service that lets you and your aircraft spend more time in the air and less time in the shop. They are the nation’s premier choice for avionics repair, overhaul, modification/system design, and installations and have a reputation as one of the best shops for flight decks, GPS/NAV/Comm, connectivity platforms, and in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems. The company is headquartered at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, CA. It is known for its beautiful beaches and unmatched weather and is conveniently located in Southern California, with skiing, desert, and beach activities within a 90-minute drive. The company also has locations at Long Beach Airport, Chino Airport, and Cable Airport, any one of which can be the home base. The company is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and foster a close-knit, collaborative environment.

They are currently recruiting for an Avionics Installation Tech job in Santa Ana, CA, Chino, CA, and Long Beach, CA.

What Is In It For You

Salary: $30 - $43/hr

Position Type: Permanent - Full-time

Benefits:

• Relocation Assistance provided
• Possible Sign-on Bonus.
• Competitive wages with bonus potential.
• 401(k) retirement program with discretionary company match.
• Group health insurance.
• Company-provided group life insurance.
• Paid Time Out for quality work/life balance.
• A compelling set of ancillary benefits subsidized by the company, including dental and vision insurance
• Reimbursement program for on-the-job tools.
• Discounts on the company’s products and services for personal use.
• 100% subsidiary of private pilot license training, including CFI and aircraft.

A Day In The Life of an Avionics Installation Tech

The position you are applying for will be working under minimal supervision, removing and installing avionics equipment and electrical components, fabricating wire harnesses and terminations, troubleshooting installations, and completing functional testing of avionics and electrical systems. In this role, the Install Tech performs basic sheet metal tasks, such as drilling and riveting, and operates essential sheet metal hand tools. The Install Tech also may perform painting and finish work on instrument panels. This role reports to the Avionics Manager.

Essential Duties of The Avionics Installation Tech

• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, aircraft blueprints, and schematics.
• Wire, install, test, and verify operation of avionics equipment and accessories; identify and correct electronics failures in various airframes using hand tools, test equipment, technical documents, and technical reference materials; all the while communicating with co-workers and in some cases with manufacturers in a timely, effective way.
• Modify existing or new instrument panels; fabricate equipment shelves as required; and manufacture and install other hardware to support and enable aviation electronics systems.
• Assure that installations are done following procedures described in the company’s FAA Repair Station Manual and with FAA Regulations and manufacturer instructions.
• Use sound judgment and technical aptitude to make good decisions regarding job sequence and techniques, troubleshooting, and discrepancy resolution to maximize quality and efficiency and adhere to agreed-upon deadlines.
• Operate with the highest ethics, integrity, safety, and honesty.
• Be able to lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to climb ladders, apply finger and hand dexterity in using hand tools, and move around the shop/hangar area and within aircraft continuously throughout the workday.

Minimum Requirements

• Part 91/135 Corporate/Private aircraft experience required.
• Passion for aviation, learning, innovation, and achievement.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work primarily in a self-directed way with minimal oversight required.
• Ability to perform the most highly complex Avionics Installations.
• Ability to PLAN an Avionics Installation project and execute the plan efficiently.
• Superlative to exemplary troubleshooting skills.
• Superlative to the exemplary ability to achieve aesthetically-pleasing and functional solutions.
• Willingness to work alongside others in the team - as part of the team - and lead by example
• Ideally, the ability to lead/mentor others in the team to foster their professional and technical skills development.
• Integrity, trustworthiness, work ethic, good judgment, and dependability.
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and presence; Customer service orientation, attitude, and demeanor.
• Computer usage expertise, including MSFT Office Corridor line of business software (training provided for Corridor).
• Compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to pass a drug test, as required by FAA, and pass criminal/background checks.

Education And Experience:

• Required Experience: Minimum of two years of work experience in a general aviation aircraft modification/completion shop.
• Preferred Experience: At least five years of successful Avionics Installation, repair, or maintenance experience – preferably as a lead - with deep knowledge of Garmin,
• Genesys Aerosystems, Avidyne, Gogo, Honeywell, Aspen Avionics, Bendix-King and/or other leading avionics brands.
• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: College/university degree or two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics.
• Preferred Credential: Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certificate by National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT).
• Preferred Credential: FAA Mechanic / Repairman’s Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.

If you are interested in the Avionics Installation Tech job in Santa Ana, CA, Chino, CA, and Long Beach CA, apply today!

This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency