Aircraft Avionics Alternate Lead

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The Alternate Lead Avionics Technician will assist the Lead Avionics Technician for all functions assigned to provide airworthiness of the aircraft upon completion of maintenance at the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish work priorities to assist the lead. Insure work performed adheres to high quality standards.
• Ensure all equipment if properly used and adequate safeguards are in place to protect aircraft and equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Commitment: to company values and ethics 
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately 
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy 
• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared 
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills  
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities 
• Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others 

PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required 

• Over 2+ years aviation avionics experience 

• FAA Airframe certification or hold a Repairman Certificate, and FCC Certificate, or a Radio Repairman Operator Certificate.

• Knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR  

• Proven leadership abilities, such as taking personal responsibility, superb attendance, completing work in a timely manner, and performing tasks accurately.  

• Takes initiative, such as, plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions. Strong judgment and decision-making skills. 

• Time management skills, such as, the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, a problem-solver, and effectively dealing with tight deadlines and work pressure/stress. 

• Fluent in English (speech, reading, writing) 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS 

• Powerplant license (A&P)  

• Valid Driver’s License  

BENEFITS 

• Competitive Compensation (bi-weekly) 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

• Disability and Life Insurance 

• 401(k) with match 

• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holiday 

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Free 24/7 on-site gym 

TRAINING 

• In-Person, Computer Based Training, and On-the-Job training 

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”, far >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.