The Avionics Technician III is an entry-level position ideal for new graduates from Avionics or A&P technology schools. Also ideal for mechanics with less than five years of aircraft experience. Our Step-Level Progression training program can help you acquire your FAA airframe license.
WORK LOCATION: Onsite at AAR (at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, OK.)
SCHEDULE (Full-Time/non-exempt and variable, 40 – 50-hour workweek)
Supervisor determines shift/days required, but we can discuss in interview process. Typically, more flexible candidates will be preferred.
- 1st Shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 5:30am to 4:00pm
- 2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 12:00am or 3:30pm to 2:00am
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform basic aircraft maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks under supervision
- Ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards
- Use FAA approved/accepted data (i.e., IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM) proficiently
- Maintain records in compliance with FAA and company requirements
- Perform avionics repairs as assigned while meeting deadlines and quality standards
- Read and follow technical publications, schematics, and/or mechanical drawings
- Use a PC, iPad and basic computer applications and programs
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management
- Adherence to work schedule, punctuality, and self-motivation
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Business Acumen: Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies
- Managing Relationships: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships.
- Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or backgrounds
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture).
- Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers).
- Safety Focus: Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others' safety; upholding safety standards.
- Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.
PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years avionics experience required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Some general maintenance experience (including relevant experience outside of aviation)
- Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are crucial
- Able to skillfully use the minimum tools required
- Fluent in English (speech, reading, writing)
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant license (A&P)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR
BENEFITS
- Competitive Compensation (Paid Bi-weekly)
- Two Plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield’s, one of which qualifies for a monthly Health Savings Account contribution from AAR.
- Dental and Vision plans
- Basic Life Insurance, AD&D – Company Paid
- Supplemental Life/AD&D
- Short-Term Disability – Company Paid
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Plan (AAR matches 50% of your first 6% contributed)
- Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K annually)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company stock purchase plan
- Free 24/7 on-site gym
TRAINING
- In-Person, Computer Based Training, and On-the-Job training
- Step Level Pay Progression Program
- Paid A&P Fast-Track program (once qualified)
- DOL Apprenticeship Program (veterans can get approved for VA Benefits)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Constantly: Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.
- Frequently: Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull <20 lbs., climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling for extended periods, working in confined spaces. Working above chest-level, overhead, and away from body for extended periods. Bending, twisting of torso, twisting and/or pressure with wrist/hands, fine finger usage, moderate vibrations up to 2 hrs. to high vibrations up to 30 mins. Vision with/without correction; near 20’, and basic depth perception (shapes). Working at elevated heights ≥4’, working on ladders, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and energized parts.
- Occasionally: Lifting and/or carry ≤50 lbs., sitting, basic color vision, operation of motorized or electrical equipment, push/pull <50 lbs., work in wet conditions.
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