You are here: Jobs → View a job


Airlines - Aviation Maintenance

 

SkyWest Airlines

Avionics Technician



Date posted:
Expire date:
Recruiter:
Job Category:
Location:
Reference:
08.Jan.2016
Open Until Filled
SkyWest Airlines
Airlines - Aviation Maintenance
United States
2015-1690

Description:

Overview:

SkyWest Airlines is currently looking for qualified applicants to work in the following location(s): Fresno, Chicago, and Tucson. If you would prefer working at this/these location(s), ensure they are at the top of your list for your preferred locations within the application.



If you would rather be added to a wait list for a location, you may select that city as your preferred location. SkyWest Airlines currently performs Hangar maintenance in: Boise, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Fort Wayne, Fresno, Milwaukee, Nashville, Palm Springs, Salt Lake City, South Bend and Tucson. We also perform Component/Bench maintenance in: Palm Springs and Fresno. Once your application is reviewed we will invite you to complete an interview online via Spark Hire. Please watch for an additional email and monitor your junk email box.




Will be responsible to perform all maintenance functions and effectively troubleshoot all aircraft. Will be responsible for proficiency in all documentation and paperwork.

Must be able to effectively troubleshoot all aircraft systems
Will be responsible for making critical decisions regarding aircraft safety in a timely manner
Will be responsible for proficiency in all documentation and paperwork, including parts paperwork
In a Hangar environment a technician will be performing avionics inspections, routine maintenance (eg foqa downloads) and troubleshooting systems.
In shop environment a technician will be performing testing, troubleshooting and completing repairs on components. May also be required to work on aircraft systems.
Other duties as assigned.

A&P Mechanics interested in this Avionics Tech position, with intent to acquire time requirements to test for FCC Radio License, may also apply.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Must have acceptable skills to read and understand wiring manuals and schematics
Must possess basic Avionics skills
Work history of being a self-starter, working well in a team environment, ability to effectively use aircraft manuals to troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics and electrical systems
Possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable
Must have a minimum toolbox
Must have excellent communication and people skills
Problem solving and organizational skills are required
Willing to work nights and holidays
Exercise good judgment in working with people in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety
Must be familiar with and be able to read and understand Company, Manufacturer, and Wire Diagram Manuals to include schematics.

Essential Job Functions:

Experience/Training must meet one of the following:

Graduated from an accredited Avionics School
Military training in Avionics or Electronics
Associate degree or higher in Electronics
Eighteen months experience in the Avionics Industry
A&P certification with previous Avionics Experience

Must hold a FCC GROL license. If a FCC GROL license is not held at time of employment it must be obtained within six months from hire date

Apply