Electronic Technician - Avionics

Not many people can say they work in an industry that makes air travel safer, efficient, and more reliable. At Universal Avionics - we can! Here at UA, you will be part of a company that's leading the future of aviation to ensure easier management and safety & reliability of all phases of flight.

As Universal Avionics' Electronic Technician in our FAA-Certified Part 145 Repair Department, you will inspect, test, troubleshoot, modify, overhaul, and repair advanced avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRU) using various test equipment and test solutions to restore the component to serviceable condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Apply electronic theory to support the testing, troubleshooting, inspecting, modifying, overhauling, and repairing of avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRU) to the circuit board level in a shop environment.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the repair station meets the company’s quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Follow procedures and understand and interpret schematics and technical data.
• Evaluate electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics of integrated circuits, components, sub-components, and systems.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to determine the root cause of failures and identify corrective actions.
• Use company software to record activities.
• Use the company Business Management System (BMS) to apply company and department processes effectively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of industry terminology.

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Communications - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. 
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values and follows Company policies and procedures.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility for own actions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Minimum Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• A High School diploma or GED with two years of experience repairing and troubleshooting electronics or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• An associate degree or higher in electronics technology, avionics technology, or similar is a plus.
• Technical certification in electronics is a plus.
• The ability to interpret schematics and follow repair instructions is required.
• IPC-600 qualification is a plus.
• Experience soldering integrated circuits is a plus.
• Experience working in a Part 145 repair station is a plus.
• Familiarity with Part 145 repair station Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations is a plus.
• Experience with electrostatic discharge best practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with AS-9100 is a plus.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a plus.
• Customer service experience is a plus.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with a personal computer and the ability to type. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. A strong aptitude for acquiring competency in new tools is essential.

 Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret requirements and documents. Strong written and oral communication skills, including English fluency.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply basic concepts and applications of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to think critically to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

What motivates our team:

• Excellent benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, and much more, as well as a robust health & wellness program
• Strong life-work balance
• Great company culture
• Groundbreaking work opportunities
• Impactful innovation in the avionics industry
• Passionate & dedicated team members
• A work environment that fosters training, professional development, and career advancement

Why you’ll like working here:

• Universal Avionics is a mid-sized company with all the functions and benefits of a much larger organization, so you get the best of both worlds.
• You’ll make an impact! You’ll be part of a company that is making huge strides in the safety and reliability of air travel.
• You’ll work with very motivated and skilled people who are excellent at what they do and are great mentors.
• You’ll bring your own unique skills set and passion to create a mutually beneficial working and learning environment.
• At UASC, we care about our employees, both personally and professionally.

About Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics and its parent company, Elbit Systems, Ltd., represent decades of leadership and innovation as developers and suppliers of Head-Down Displays (HDD), Head-Up Displays (HUD), Head Wearable Displays (HWD), and Combined Vision Systems (CVS), which includes both our Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS).  Universal Avionics is also a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics systems, offering retrofit and forward-fit solutions for the largest diversification of aircraft types in the industry.

To learn more about Universal Avionics, visit www.UniversalAvionics.com