Avionics Technician II

Avionics Technician II

Springfield, IL 

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency and quality.

As an Avionics Technician II, you’ll be responsible for Installs, tests, troubleshoots, and/or repairs electrical/avionics equipment and systems, including Flight Management Systems (FMS,) Satcom and Airborne Radio Telephone Systems, EGPWS/TAWS, communications, navigation, radar, TCAS/XPDR, DME, autopilot/flight director, audio, ADF, Cabin Management/In-flight Entertainment (IFE), and other sophisticated avionics/electronics systems. You’ll route wire throughout aircraft tying into both new and factory installed wire bundles, and may assist in functional checkout and troubleshooting of all wiring systems. You’ll also perform less difficult assignments without assistance or supervision. Care and precision must be exercised in order to ensure quality installations, on-time deliveries, and customer satisfaction. Directly and openly communicates with customers regarding the status and time frame of repair while a professional appearance and communication skills are required in order to create a positive and lasting professional relationship.

What you’ll do:

• Fabricates wiring harnesses; solders connector plugs; strips and hand lugs wiring; identifies wiring and fabricates and installs surface control indicating systems; performs terminal splicing; wires junction boxes; routes wiring and conduit; and performs any other electrical bench or installation work as necessary to complete the electrical repair or modification of the aircraft.
• Uses electrical hand tools, testing equipment, and soldering equipment.
• Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner. 
• Adheres to shop standards, various manufacturers’ standards and practices and has knowledge of various federal and military standards including FAA Advisory Circulars.
• Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations or other Standard Aero facilities as required.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
• Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
• May perform other duties as required by the department.  

What skills you will use:     

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal avionics systems and/or electronics education/training.
• Minimum 2-year’s experiences in electronics and/or avionics in the aviation industry or military equivalent.
•  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
•  Must have the ability to think clearly, speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
•  Must have the ability to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
•  Must be able to see to disassemble and visually inspect.
•  Must be able to hear to detect the sources of problems.
•  Must have excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
•  Must have good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to interface with customers and employees.

Preferred Characteristics 

• AET
• A&P license 

Schedule: Will train on 1st shift 6am-2:30pm w/possible OT and then move to Weekend Shift Fri - Mon 6:00am-16:30am w/possible OT (once trained and expectations are met)

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities