Overview
The Avionics Technician is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment on CBP aircraft. This role requires a high degree of knowledge in aircraft electrical and avionics systems and involves troubleshooting complex issues using specialized equipment.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics, electrical, and instrumentation systems installed on aircraft.
- Solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar technical documents and/or drawings.
- Use intricate test equipment such as multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and other avionics test equipment to perform troubleshooting and operational checks.
- Perform removal, repair, installation, inspection, and operational checks of system components.
- Repair and/or replace components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
- Perform calibration, repair, and replacement of system components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
- Make entries in aircraft logs and records and provide guidance and technical expertise to less experienced technicians throughout all aircraft maintenance and/or modifications efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance; US Citizenship is required.
- Must have a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Five years of aircraft avionics/electrical related experience required.
- Possess a high degree of knowledge and expertise in aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment.
- Must be familiar with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems.
- Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion.
- Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must have basic computer data entry skills required for use of Custom Border Protection maintenance and logistics database.
Additional Information
- Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
- Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 70 pounds.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
- Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Requires hearing to normal range.
- May require use of respirator.
- Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that range from a standard shop/hangar type environment to inclement weather.
- May be required to work in areas where noise hazards are prevalent.
- Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery.
- May be exposed to electrical shock hazard.
- Work location is aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, and flight line.