Avionics Technician

Summit Helicopters Description

Summit Helicopters, an employee-owned company, is a leader in the rotorcraft aviation market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added avionics work from minor alterations to full completions in Law Enforcement, EMS and Corporate packages. In addition to operating our own fleet of both rotor and fixed wing aircraft, we are also an FAA certified repair station.

Essential to Summit’s mission are our employees who provide a unique set of skills, knowledge and experience that support us in providing competitive and reliable aircraft alterations and maintenance. Our commitment to our employees is recognized through our competitive benefits package and compensation along with taking part in innovative projects in the ever-changing aviation avionics market.

Job Description

Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Complete routine and non-routine maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and replacing aircraft communication, navigational and electrical equipment.
• Complete functional testing and inspections of the avionics on our fleet and customer aircraft.
• Perform the installation and testing of electrical/avionics wire harnesses, components, and systems on aircraft per specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Build wire harnesses and install using acceptable practices for terminating, splicing, soldering, of wiring, and coax cabling.
• Set up and operates necessary test equipment to test transponder, communication and navigational equipment.

Required skills/Abilities:

• Possesses a working knowledge of standard test equipment, ohmmeters, pitot static test boxes, transponder test sets and comm/navigation testing equipment.
• Must be able to exercise good judgement in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety.
• Must have problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be able to read and understand Company and Manufacturer Manuals.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Must be willing to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels and move items of 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.
• Active, valid Driver’s License required.
• High school diploma, or GED required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA. regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start. Will be enrolled in our random drug pool.

Benefits:

Employee Stock Option Plan, 401K matching, Dental, Vision, Health insurance, HSA Matching, Paid Time Off and Life insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person