Avionics Technician

General Summary:

The R&D Avionics & Electrical Technician installs, maintains, and repairs electronic systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1 . Inspects tests, adjusts, and repairs avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, pulse, navigation, auto pilot, and compass systems, installed in aircraft, using hand tools and test equipment.

2.      Inspects components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.

3.      Tests avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers.

4.      Adjusts, replaces, or repairs defective components based on analysis of test results, following blue prints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.

5.      Calibrates installed or repaired equipment.

6.      Responsible for flight test instrumentation and modification

7.      Provide ground operation support for Flight Test

8.      Maintains record of repairs.