Avionics Technician

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

The Fleet Aircraft Maintenance Department at our Daytona Beach Campus is currently accepting applications for the position of Avionics Technician.

The Avionics Technician will perform authorized maintenance, preventive maintenance, avionics, rebuilding, and alterations and returns to service university aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturers' requirements and the highest quality industry standards. Use the methods, techniques and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer's maintenance manual or instructions to ensure continued airworthiness of aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. This position requires a thorough knowledge of avionics and avionics troubleshooting.

Primary duties include:

• Accomplish scheduled maintenance and quickly respond to unscheduled maintenance requirements.
• Support and assist the Shift Manager in the accomplishment of the overall maintenance effort.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance and avionics repair on all University aircraft on ERAU flight line to include weekends and holidays.
• Develop into a Repair Station Inspector designation OR an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Assist in the mentoring and development of Level 1 & 2 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.
• Report defective shop equipment or equipment requiring certification to the Shift Manager.
• Complete all necessary entries in appropriate maintenance forms, work orders, internal inspection forms, malfunction and defect reports, and aircraft logbooks.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the FAA approved inspection program, FAA regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance, airworthiness directives, advisory circular, manufacturers' service bulletins and engineering orders/drawings, as required.
• Properly document all parts, appliances, and materials used in maintenance of aircraft.
• Assist Shift Manager in inventory control functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off:Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred

• 3-5 years' experience as an A&P Maintenance Technician

• Current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required with no violations

• Ability to obtain a Repair Station Inspectors (I) designation OR an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Thorough working knowledge of FAR 145, 91 and 43 and familiarity with 14 CFR part 43 Appendixes E & F (Pitot /Static System and Transponders)

• Progressive Aircraft Maintenance experience in maintaining light general aviation aircraft required.

• Thorough working knowledge of common integrated Navigation systems

• Thorough working knowledge of all aircraft instrument Pitot/Static system, communication and transponder test equipment

• Thorough working knowledge of ADS-b traffic systems

• Thorough working knowledge of Garmin GDL-59 Wi-Fi equipment, Data Logger, and Wi-Fi Data Link equipment

• Thorough working knowledge of and be able to use technical drawings, schematics and Avionics troubleshooting guides as related to avionics installations.

• Basic PC Software Skills (e.g. spreadsheet, word processing & database etc.) Familiarity with Microsoft products to include; Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

• Excellent communication skills required.

• Supervisory and people skills desired.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310509. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter

Full Resume

Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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