Avionics Technician - IWA

About Us

ATP is the nation's largest flight school, providing students with the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career. For over 40 years, ATP has been the leader in professional flight training and supplying pilots to regional and major airlines.

Why you'll love working for us

• No shift work…ever! Monday - Friday day shift only
• Work with the best and brightest on new Cessna 172s, Piper Archers and Piper Seminoles
• A fleet size of over 650 aircraft
• Supportive team culture built around safety-focused decision making
• Well-equipped facilities with abundant resources (parts, tech data, support, etc.)

The role

The Avionics Technician is primarily responsible for skilled work, including installing, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repair of aircraft avionics equipment and systems in accordance with applicable regulations, manufacturers' instructions, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs aircraft avionics equipment and systems, including radio systems, compass systems, and navigation systems.
• Troubleshoots and corrects problems related to avionics systems through the use of wiring diagrams and maintenance manuals. Read blueprints and schematics.
• Lays out installation of aircraft avionics assemblies and systems.
• Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional tests of electrical and avionics systems.
• Performs skilled manual and technical work using hand tools, soldering irons, circuit testers, voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters and other avionics testing equipment.
• Effectively researches manufacturers' manuals for appropriate and safe completion of repair procedures prior to performing repairs.
• Reads maintenance manuals, instructions and safety information to properly identify and locate components on the aircraft and accurately implement instructions listed in maintenance manuals.
• Lifts and carries hand tools, parts, and work materials; ascends and descends ladders and platforms; and frequently works in a variety of positions such as stooping, kneeling or squatting.
• Ensures consistent and accurate maintenance of aircraft avionics records by properly documenting & completing required forms, computer entries, and/or logbook entries.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License preferred.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License preferred.
• Three (3) years of general aviation avionics experience required.

Benefits

ATP offers a comprehensive employee benefits program, including:

• Starting pay commensurate with experience
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical coverage (Starting day one!)
• Dental/Vision/Life Insurance (Starting day one!)
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Enrollment (100% Vested with no employer contributions)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 13 Paid Time Off Days per Year (PTO is earned on an accrual-basis)

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

ATP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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