Job Title: Repair Technician/Passenger Service Unit (PSU) Specialist
Department: Repair
Reports To: Operations Manager
DOT Code: DOT
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Wage Range: $20 - $26 per hour
Summary
This Repair Technician is primarily responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, testing, and return-to-service preparation of aircraft Passenger Service Units and associated electrical components in accordance with FAA Part 145 requirements, approved technical data, customer requirements, and company procedures.
The position requires hands-on experience with aircraft electrical systems, wiring, connectors, lighting, oxygen-related PSU components, passenger service equipment, and aircraft maintenance practices. The technician must be capable of accurately interpreting maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, work instructions, and other approved or accepted technical data.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, and test aircraft Passenger Service Units and related components.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting using wiring diagrams, schematics, meters, test equipment, and approved troubleshooting procedures.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults involving PSU lighting, reading lights, switches, wiring, connectors, circuit boards, and related components.
- Perform component disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, assembly, and functional testing in accordance with approved technical data.
- Identify damaged, worn, defective, or non-conforming components and determine appropriate disposition in accordance with company procedures.
- Perform wiring repairs, terminal replacements, connector repairs, pin/socket replacement, and electrical continuity checks as authorized.
- Use aircraft maintenance manuals, component maintenance manuals (CMMs), overhaul manuals, engineering drawings, service bulletins, work instructions, and other approved technical data.
- Complete inspection and testing requirements are necessary to verify components meet applicable specifications.
- Accurately document all work performed, including discrepancies, repairs, inspections, test results, and parts/materials used/scrapped.
- Maintain accurate production and repair records in accordance with FAA Part 145 requirements and company procedures.
- Ensure work is performed using current and applicable technical data.
- Properly identify and control aircraft parts, materials, tooling, and components throughout the repair process.
- Perform work in accordance with FAA regulations, Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), safety procedures, and company policies.
- Maintain proper tool control and ensure test equipment is within calibration requirements before use.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Communicate repair status, technical issues, and potential quality concerns to supervisors, inspectors, and other applicable personnel.
- Support Quality Control/Inspection personnel during inspection and functional testing activities.
- Identify potential safety, quality, or airworthiness concerns and immediately communicate them to appropriate personnel.
- Support continuous improvement activities related to repair processes, quality, productivity, and turnaround time.
- Perform other repair technician duties as assigned by management.
Electrical Responsibilities
The technician should be capable of performing tasks such as:
- Electrical continuity and resistance testing.
- Voltage and current measurements.
- Wire and cable inspection and repair.
- Connector inspection and repair.
- Terminal and pin/socket replacement.
- Wire identification and routing.
- Lighting circuit troubleshooting.
- Switch and relay troubleshooting.
- Printed circuit board/component troubleshooting as applicable to the PSU.
- Use of digital multimeters and other electrical test equipment.
- Interpretation of aircraft wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
- Identification of opens, shorts, grounds, poor connections, and intermittent electrical faults.
FAA Part 145 Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and alteration activities only within the individual's authorization, training, and qualification.
- Follow applicable FAA Part 145 requirements and the repair station's approved procedures.
- Use current, applicable, and approved or acceptable technical data as required.
- Complete required maintenance documentation accurately and legibly.
- Maintain traceability of parts, materials, and components.
- Comply with inspection and quality-control requirements.
- Ensure work is properly identified and submitted for required inspection or approval.
- Maintain awareness of human factors, foreign object debris (FOD), tool control, and other safety requirements.
- Do not perform or approve work outside the individual's authorization or qualification.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience working in an FAA Part 145 repair station, aircraft maintenance, component repair, or aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Experience repairing, troubleshooting, inspecting, or testing aircraft electrical components.
- Passenger Service Unit or aircraft cabin-component experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and technical manuals.
- Experience using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters.
- Basic understanding of aircraft electrical systems and components.
- Ability to accurately complete maintenance and repair documentation.
- Ability to work independently while following established technical and quality procedures.
- Experience electrical system testing i.e. Galleys, lavatories and ovens
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous PSU, repair and overhaul experience.
- Experience with aircraft lighting systems and cabin electrical components.
- Experience with aircraft connectors, wiring, terminals, and harnesses.
- Experience with component-level troubleshooting and repair.
- Experience working with CMMs and component repair procedures.
- FAA Airframe certificate or other applicable FAA certification is preferred but may not be required depending on the position and company authorization requirements.
- Experience working under an FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate.
- Experience with Boeing, Airbus, commercial aircraft cabin components is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in various positions for extended periods.
- Ability to work with small components and hand tools.
- Ability to lift and move components and materials within established company limits.
- Ability to work with electrical test equipment and precision tools.
- Ability to work in a production/repair environment while maintaining required safety and quality standards.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- 401k Matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- EAP
VT Volant Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, VT Volant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- FAA Part 145 Repair Station: 1 year (Preferred)
- Electrical troubleshooting: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Burlington, WA 98233 (Required)
Work Location: In person
