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Sr. Avionics/Elec Technician - 1st Shift
Savannah, GA 31401 United States
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Sr. Avionics/Elec Technician -1st Shift (Aviation Experience Required)
LOCATION: Savannah, GA
PAY RATE: $36.04 per hour.
***MUST BE US PERSONS***
We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a US persons as noted in the Job description?
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Do you meet the educational requirements for this job?
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Do you meet the experience requirements for this job?
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Are you able to commute to the job location or are you able to relocate for the role?
Details:
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Contract 12 mos. - potential for extended term
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Shift: First
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FAA Regulated: Yes
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Medical, dental, and vision plan with Cigna
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Robust 401K
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Potential for bonuses
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Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify
Summary:
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Provides leadership, technical expertise and guidance while performing various operational, functional tests and repairs of avionics/electronic, aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect free aircraft.
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Provides superior technical expertise in testing, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact.
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Demonstrates technical expertise and leadership by defining and implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising Safety or Quality.
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Demonstrates the knowledge and leadership skills required to fill in for the team leader thus ensuring that the company goals of Safety and Quality are enforced all times while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements.
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Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and acft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
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Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross-training goals while ensuring a safety conscience, quality oriented, skilled workforce.
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Teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
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Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
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Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required. to effective and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
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Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring.
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Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.
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Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
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Demonstrates through diligent compliance the importance of maintaining daily logs and other paperwork. Ensures that all work performed on the acft is properly and completely documented .
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As required, pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time.
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Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
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Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
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Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
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Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.
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Where required, teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system. .
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Self inspection capability for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas.
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In support of acft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on acft as required.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
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Requisition is created for all shifts, all service centers in Savannah.
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Candidates must be willing to work any shift as assigned by Service Team Manager.
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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6 years Six (6) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and four (4) years related experience.
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A&P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.
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Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other acft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.
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APU run qualification and engine run qualification preferred.
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Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
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Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
*ITAR Definition
Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.
We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.
The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft
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Meet Your Recruiter
Bobby Sachdev
Talent Acquisition/Account Manager
Bobby Sachdev is an experienced Account Manager and Recruiter with over 15 years of specialization in the Aerospace and Manufacturing industries. Passionate about connecting top-tier aerospace talent with leading companies, Bobby is committed to driving business growth and fostering strong, long-term industry relationships.
He excels in talent acquisition, client management, and providing strategic hiring solutions tailored to the needs of aerospace organizations. His dedication to excellence in Aerospace recruitment and business development has consistently helped companies secure the talent they need to thrive in an evolving industry.