Avionics AP Technician

Avionics AP Technician job at USA JET Airlines in Belleville MI

Description, duties, responsibilities

SUMMARY: The Avionics Technician/Repairman is responsible to the Lead Avionics Technician/Repairman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Will be thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the Operations Manual, FAA Regulations, and the USA Jet General Maintenance Manual, as they apply to the operation of the Avionics Shop
• Perform the tasks assigned by the Lead Avionics Technician/ Repairman in accordance with the current FARs and the standards of USA Jet
• Indicate to the Lead Avionics Technician/Repairman that needed progressive inspections can be accomplished
• Report to the Lead Avionics Technician/Repairman any discrepancies noted during the performance of his/her assigned task
• After completion of an assigned task, the Avionics Technician/ Repairman will annotate all work accomplished, and when necessary, notify the Lead Avionics Technician/Repairman or USA Jet Inspection Department (as applicable) when the work performed requires inspection sign-off
• Perform tasks and operate equipment in a safe and proper manner and report any unsafe conditions to the Lead Avionics Technician/ Repairman or the Avionics Manager
• Responsible to actively participate in USA Jet Safety Programs and SMS. Required to report all safety concerns in a timely manner. Required to ensure that they and their co-workers are performing their functions in the safest possible manner. Required to follow the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health organization with legal authority at the location at which they are working
• Other duties as assigned by the Lead Avionics Technician/Repairman, Foreman, or Supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• The Avionics Technician/Repairman must maintain a current and appropriate A&P Certificate or Repairman’s Certificate and remain current in USA Jet’s approved training programs

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum two (2) years aviation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to detect equipment moving around in hangar.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise level can increase to loud or very loud when aircraft is taxiing in the area, and engine run-ups are being performed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMENTS:

• USA Jet Airlines, Inc. Aircraft Maintenance personnel must be able to travel on short notice to perform line maintenance and/or aircraft recovery/repairs as needed. This will require, having an overnight bag packed at all times and being ready to travel with little or no notice, for indefinite periods of time.
• As part of the above-referenced travel requirements, Aircraft Maintenance Personnel must have a valid passport within 90 days of hire at USA Jet Airlines, Inc. at the employee’s expense.
• To be able to perform the job of an Aircraft Mechanic/Technician, employees are required to possess the minimum tools as outlined on departmental tool list.
• As part of the job responsibilities of an Aircraft Mechanic/Technician, new hires will be required to complete the TSA Security Training Program, which is provided by USA Jet Airlines. Once personnel have successfully completed the training program, occasional travel with the USA Jet Airlines, Inc. will be required.
• Must be able to successfully pass an initial, and random, Drug and Alcohol screening process as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and a Fingerprint Based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and/or Security Threat Assessment (STA) as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
• USA Jet Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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USA JET Airlines Company Overview

With access to more aircraft and surface transportation vehicles than any competitor, we offer the industry's most cost-effective expedited freight solutions. Unlike competitors who fill their own vehicles first, we search the entire market for the best available expedited solution for every shipment. Then we back our service with advanced technology and the 3PL industry's most experienced transportation professionals. The result? Unparalleled peace of mind for your expedited shipments.