Avionics Technician

We are West Star Aviation, "WSA" one of the nation’s leading aviation maintenance providers. Our specialties include scheduled maintenance, on-demand mobile maintenance for unscheduled events, and related services in the areas of structural repairs, composite work, non-destructive testing (NDT) and paint capabilities.

The Avionics Technician is responsible for knowing, understanding, and accomplishing all required steps associated with compliance of the work scope assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The main responsibilities in this role include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Ensuring all work is accomplished in accordance with West Star policies and procedures (RSQCM), manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, and FAA Regulations.
• Documenting maintenance discrepancies and taking necessary actions to correct the items.
• Ability to read and understand aircraft/system wiring diagrams along with basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and incorporate engineering prints and wiring diagrams
• Immediately notifying the Avionics Supervisor of any problem areas such as parts, materials, workmanship, or airworthiness issues.
• Providing the Avionics Supervisor with a detailed report of work progression and open items to be included in the shift turnover log.
• Proper tagging of aircraft components, parts, and panels appropriately stored including racks by aircraft.
• Maintaining the work areas, buildings, and equipment which are utilized for aircraft maintenance in a safe, clean, and operative condition.
• Having sufficient hand tools to perform maintenance duties.
• Performing other duties as directed by the Avionics supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Avionics experience and knowledge, preferred
• Working knowledge of FAA Regulations
• Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe
• Ability to understand and interpret aircraft technical data
• Effective oral and written communication in English
• Ability to successfully work with others as part of a team to achieve established goals
• Available to travel, foreign and domestic, if needed
• Valid and current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (minimum of 5 years)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Passport

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be willing to work on elevated platforms (up to 40 ft in the air) using fall protection safety gear
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time while performing repairs
• Ability to lift 70 lbs.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools and ground equipment
• Ability to work in confined spaces

Non-Physical Requirements:

• Ability to learn and understand technical manuals
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to solve problems effectively
• Problem solver by effectively reading and interpreting maintenance, wiring and illustrated parts manuals
• Ability to communicate in both in writing and verbally with co-workers, customers and Jet East leadership
• Must be able to perform repairs effectively and quickly in short notice, high-pressure situations
• Must be able to input and retrieve information from computers
• Experience with Apple and Microsoft products especially Outlook, Word, and Excel spreadsheets
• Able to travel to locations, in all weather conditions, to perform repairs
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

The lists above include the main items for this job position to be successful, but not limited to other things that might come about in time. The person applying for this position must understand that the objectives, responsibilities, and requirements could change for better success for the company and the person.

West Star Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.