Job Description

Overview

The Avionics Mechanic installs and repairs electrical parts, units and components on aircraft.

Responsibilities

The Avionics Mechanic installs units, parts, equipment, and components in avionics assembly, according to blueprints and specifications provided
Fabricates and assembles prototype equipment for a variety of military aircraft and is familiar with military technical manuals, technical orders, modification work orders and blue prints
Coordinates with project engineer personnel throughout the project and provides technical assistance to project engineers
Services, repairs and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness
Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft components, such as wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, and functional components including communication/navigation systems, and flight control/aircraft monitoring systems using hand tools, power tools, machines, equipment, soldering irons, and connector installation tools
Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, technical manuals, FAA FAR’s and commercial aircraft manuals.
Services batteries to keep aircraft in safe operating conditions
Installs units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assembly, according to blueprints and specifications, using hand tools and power tools
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required
Technical or Military School Training preferred

Experience:

Four years direct experience in avionics maintenance, primarily in the military aviation field or appropriate military occupation specialty training.

Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.

About Science and Engineering Services, LLC

Established in 1988 as a small business, SES’s fundamental strength is taking basic scientific concepts through engineering prototypes to full rate production through a lean enterprise approach. SES possesses a full range of science and engineering talent, hardware and software technologies and the requisite flexible production capabilities enabling rapid development of sensor products for global customers, both commercial and government.

SES R&D Laboratory are located in Columbia, MD in a state of the art 32,000 sq. ft. facility. Manufacturing Operations are located in Huntsville, AL, occupying 800,000 sq. ft. for manufacturing and integration, and an additional 68,000 sq. ft. of hanger space at Huntsville International Airport. SES also has facilities in Pax River, MD. and Warner Robins, GA.

SES is fully ISO 9001:2008/AS9100 Rev C and AS9110 Rev B registered. ISO 9001:2008 represents a model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation and Servicing. AS9110 represents a well-defined Quality System for the design, fabrication and assembly of devices for aircraft, weapon systems and commercial applications. Furthermore, SES is FAA Part 145 Certified (Bell 206 & 407) and has on-site DCMA Oversight. SES earned the following recognitions from DCMA for our systems: DCMA Approved Purchasing System, DCMA Approved Property Management System and SES was recognized as a DCMA Green Low Risk Company.

Preferred Supplier Status

SES has also been awarded the preferred supplier certification from Boeing Corporation, Northrup Grumman, and L3 Communications. The preferred supplier certification is an achievement based on SES meeting an overall Bronze level certification for Business Processes, Silver Level for Delivery performance and bronze level for SPC.

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Year Founded

1988

Website

sesllc-us.com

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