Avionics Aircraft Completions Tech 3

Join the team at United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods, where your work supports lifesaving missions across the globe.

We’re seeking skilled and experienced aviation professionals to help us modify and repair mission-critical aircraft systems and structures. United Rotorcraft manufactures and integrates a wide range of industry-leading products for EMS, firefighting, search and rescue, and military operations worldwide.

This role is ideal for candidates with 5+ years of avionics experience, including direct work with Garmin systems (Transponder, TCAS, 650/750, G1000), Becker Audio systems, and Lynx systems. Strong troubleshooting skills are required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Fabricate avionics, electrical, and medical wiring systems to engineering schematic specifications
• Check drawings, job cards and parts kits for accuracy and applicability for assigned tasks and advises lead and/or supervisor of deficiencies
• Review drawings for clarity and manufacturing interpretation
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft electrical, avionics, and medical systems per manufacturer’s instructions, engineering schematics and accepted industry practices
• Record work progress, certifications, completion and testing on various production documents per ISO/AS standards and established company policies
• Assist with planning and documenting in-flight testing, certification, and troubleshooting procedures
• Ensure and maintain a safe work environment
• Participate in weekly program status meetings
• Provide hours and materials estimates for proposals
• Coordinate and communicate with other manufacturing departments, Engineering, and Production Control
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Two year certificate from college or technical school; and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to three years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge in avionics test equipment.
• Knowledge with FAR 91.411 and 91.413.
• Demonstrated General Aviation avionics experience with installation, troubleshooting, and FAA certification.
• Avionics systems knowledge to include but not limited to Comm, Nav, Audio, Marker Beacon, Autopilot, Garmin 430, 530, G1000, G500, GTN 650/750, Satellite Phone and Tracking, TCAS, and lighting systems.

Skills

• Ability to read and work from blue prints and schematics.
• Ability to read, understand written regulatory and technical and exchange the same.
• Ability to apply creativity and problem solving skills in troubleshooting work.
• Ability to work as team member and leader under pressure and meet deadlines

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• FCC license preferred
• FAA A&P or meet requirements to obtain a FAA repairman certificated preferred

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)