Experienced Avionics Technician

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Job Summary

The Avionics Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting and/or performing needed repairs to aircraft systems utilizing test equipment and hand tools to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

Completes routine avionics installations and repairs on general aviation aircraft
Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work
Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor
Continually keeps clean and organized work area including personal tool box
Meets or beats flat rates for assigned tasks
Understands and follows safety procedures, and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work
Responsible for completing training syllabus for advancement to next level
Performs other duties as directed

Qualifications & Job Requirements

Minimum four (4) years' experience in performance of avionics modifications and installations on corporate / business aircraft or similar airframes.
Owns basic hand tools to complete work (list will be provided)
FCC Certification is preferred
Airframe certification preferred

Other Prerequisites

Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Available Benefits

Medical, dental, vision
Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
401K & Roth 401k with employer match
Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Statement Certification: I certify that the statements made in this application are true and correct and understand that falsification of such statements and information is grounds for immediate dismissal in accordance with Western Aircraft, Inc. policy. In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of Western Aircraft, Inc. and realize that my employment and compensation can be terminated at any time, with or without notice, by the Company or myself. I understand that no Western Aircraft, Inc. representative has the authority to enter into any other agreement with me for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing statement. I understand that employment may be contingent upon passing a motor vehicle records check and a security background check if included in the position requirements. I agree to authorize Western Aircraft, Inc. to verify statements made in this application, and authorize all previous employers or other persons having knowledge of myself or my record to release such information to Western Aircraft, Inc. I hereby release those companies and persons and Western Aircraft, Inc. from all claims and liabilities that may arise by such disclosures or such investigation. choose one
Notice to Applicants - Drug Free Workplace Western Aircraft, Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which strictly prohibits the use, purchase, sale or distribution of illegal drugs (meaning those drugs for which there is no generally accepted medical use, e.g., marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines, or a metabolite of those drugs), drug paraphernalia, or use of alcohol by an employee in company vehicle, at a job site, on company property, without company approval, or during work hours. A requirement for consideration of employment with Western Aircraft Inc. is the passing of a pre-employment test for the presence of illegal drugs. Any prospective employee who tests positive for the presence of illegal drugs will not be offered employment with the company. Applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will be required to comply with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy which also includes random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing choose one