What are the responsibilities and job description for the Avionics Technician position at System Studies & Simulation, Inc.?
S3, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.
S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.
S3, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S3, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!
S3, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Avionics Technician to help deliver superior support to commercial and government customers in Temple TX.
Military experience is a plus. This is not a teleworking position.
Description:
Employee will be responsible for repair and installation of all categories of avionics and navigation equipment for rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft to include radios, navigation equipment, instrumentation, and NVG compatible cockpits. Also installs fixed wing auto-pilot systems and should have hands-on familiarity with fabrication and installing new instrument panels and other items required in extensive cockpit modifications.
Performs testing, troubleshooting, and repair of all commercially available avionics equipment and ascertains that all repairs are properly performed on all completed work prior to release to the customer, and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms typically used by a Part 145 Repair Station are properly executed. After proper inspection and verification of operability, the Avionics Technician has the authority to sign Return to Service in accordance with FAA Regulations.
Duties:
- Operates AGSE as required.
- Prepares aircraft maintenance forms and records and ensures all maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner.
- Assists the Part 145 Accountable Authority in scheduling avionics repairs considering such factors as work flow, location of equipment and facilities, tools, supplies, and job requirements.
- Coordinates with KBFS Temple's Logistics Specialist for ordering parts and supplies in sufficient quantities to ensure minimum to no aircraft down-time due to supply.
- Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
- Makes entries to FAA required records, logbooks and other means of tracking historical data.
- Maintains inventory of parts, tools, materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Communicates effectively with customers, KBFS flight instructors, and maintenance managers.
Education:
- Holds an FAA Airframe (License) Certificate or be eligible to receive an Airframe Certificate with limitations as determined by the KBFS Part 145 responsible agent.
- High School Graduate
Qualifications:
- 3 years’ experience performing avionics maintenance repairs and operations.
- 3 years’ experience using test kits to bench test radios, instrumentation, and navigational equipment.
- 3 years’ experience using technical orders, directives, and supply publications.
- 3 years’ experience maintaining equipment accountability and hand receipts.
- Must be willing to work nights and/or weekends.
- Current Driver’s License.
- Avionics repair training, either from an OEM, or at a technical or degree producing school.
- 3 years’ experience installing autopilots or modifying cockpits for advance avionics.
Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
