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AAR Avionics Technician 3- OCONUS in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica
Title: Avionics Technician 3- OCONUS
Location: Costa Rica-San Jose
Job Number: 15522
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SUMMARY
Responsible for inspecting, testing, adjusting and repairing avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, pulse, navigation, auto pilot and compass systems, installed in aircraft, using hand tools and test equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Inspect components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
Test 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.
Adjust, repair or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents, using hand tools.
Calibrates installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
Accompany flight crew to perform in-flight adjustments and to determine and record required post-flight repair work.
Complies with FAR required maintenance such as 91.411 and 91.413 inspections.
Operate ground station for air-to-station check of radar or other equipment.
Fabricate wiring harnesses.
Complies with Avionics upgrades and modifications.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.
NATIONALIZATION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Host Nation training and oversight of avionics mechanics in support of performing maintenance on aircraft and their associated engines and sub-systems to ensure airworthiness.
Provide oversight and training for maintenance contractors if required.
Assist with the development of a HN mechanic training program and the creation of targeted “On the Job” (OJT) training modules to address capability deficiencies when identified.
Comply with technical data as outlined in US army Manual 95-1 and DA/DOS PAM 738-750/751 or U.S. Air Force Technical Order and DoS supplements and SOPs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
Required:
High School diploma or GED.
FCC License w/ Element 3 or FAA A&P license.
Must be a graduate of a two (2) year electronics/avionics technical school or possess equivalent experience.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Required:
Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in aircraft electronics installation, troubleshooting, inspection, maintenance, and repair required.
Must have experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates, and other incomplete data.
CMF 15 aviation MOS series or other military/commercial equivalent (15N preferred).
U.S. Security Clearance Required.
Host nation language proficiency per contract requirement. LATAM countries: Spanish Level 2 in both Listening and Reading (L2/R2).
Preferred:
- Aircraft type: UH-1
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Focus on Results - Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals achieves targeted results with minimal supervision is accountable for own actions.
Communications - Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills Provides timely, well organized verbal and written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains processes information.
Teamwork - Builds alliances, partnerships and collaboration with others including those different from him her deals tactfully with others assumes helps with a variety of team roles.
Initiative, Innovation - Generates new ideas personally encourage team to do the same stays up to date on technology and approaches to work provides creative solutions and input when faced with challenges.
Interpersonal Relationships - Builds effective relationships with internal and external customers’ ability to work independently and coordinate work with others resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
Quality and Safety - Adheres to all safety and security policies and regulations demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough, and efficient.
Continuous Improvement - Examines personal and organizational processes, promotes opportunities for improvement analyzes successes and failures to learn and improve.
Training and Development - Completes required and suggested training shows eagerness and capacity to learn receptive to coaching and feedback.
Integrity - Committed to passionately and consistently promoting a professional culture that is trustworthy, honest socially responsible, and where differences are respected and valued.
Performance Management - Sets clear expectations and direction for staff achieves team results consistently coaches staff to improve is a positive role model.
Expense Management - Plans budget appropriately, uses sound judgment analyzes operation for improving expense efficiency demonstrates knowledge of financial process and results.
Leadership - Builds commitment to team, company, mission and customer through effective and frequent. communications promote an environment of trust fosters a respectful, energetic, and positive work culture.
AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.