Empire Aviation USA - West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)
Job description - Avionics Technician - Full Time & Contract Opportunities (all levels of experience considered).
Empire Aviation USA is one of the fastest growing aviation maintenance companies in the US. We are a full-service, FAA approved Part-145 Repair Station headquartered in Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in West Palm Beach, Florida. We specialize in scheduled maintenance, avionics repairs and upgrades, interior work, parts sourcing, and component repairs. We employ teams of highly trained maintenance and avionics technicians who provide exceptional troubleshooting and repair skills to get our customers back in the air quickly and safely.
These roles will sit at our headquarters at Palm Beach International Airport.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class private aviation maintenance company and be part of an exceptional team providing white-glove service to premier clients nationwide. Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with Empire Aviation USA paying 100% of employee health benefits. The role also includes two weeks of paid vacation, six personal days, and a 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 4%.
Schedules for this shift vary:
Job Description:
The Avionics Technician is responsible for knowing, understanding, and accomplishing all required steps associated with compliance of the work scope assigned. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Ensuring all work is accomplished in accordance with the company's (RSQCM), manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, and FAA Regulations.
- Documenting maintenance discrepancies and taking necessary actions to correct the items. Having the knowledge in using Pitot static system test box, IFR 4000 and IFR 6000.
- Ability to read and understand aircraft/system wiring diagrams along with basic troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read, interpret and incorporate engineering prints and wiring diagrams.
- Immediately notifying the Avionics Manager of any problem areas such as parts, materials, workmanship, or airworthiness issues.
- Providing the Avionics Manager with a detailed report of work progression and open items to be included in the shift turnover log.
- Proper tagging of aircraft components, parts, and panels appropriately stored including racks by aircraft.
- Maintaining the work areas, buildings, and equipment which are utilized for aircraft maintenance in a safe, clean, and operative condition.
- Having sufficient hand tools to perform maintenance duties.
- Performing other duties as directed by the Avionics Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Avionics experience and knowledge, preferred, be able to troubleshoot aircraft avionics systems.
- Working knowledge of FAA Regulations
- Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe
- Ability to understand and interpret aircraft technical data.
- Effective oral and written communication in English
- Ability to successfully work with others as part of a team to achieve established goals.
- Available to travel, foreign and domestic, if needed
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Valid and current Airframe and Powerplant license.
- Just Airframe certification is acceptable.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Passport
Empire Aviation USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
