Avionics Technician
C-130 Hercules
Starting at $39 hourly
Trenton Base, Canada
Position Overview
The Avionics Technician installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, or repairs avionics equipment and systems—such as radar, communications, navigation, and missile control systems—in assigned aircraft.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Performs operational checks, bench checks, troubleshoots, and isolates malfunctions in complex aircraft avionics equipment.
Uses complex test equipment such as continuous wave and pulse generators, time domain reflectometers, multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters and deviation meters, and specialized test equipment to perform operational checks.
Repairs or replaces components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
Performs calibration, repair, and replacement of system components based on test results following technical resources.
Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records.
Maintains working knowledge of technical publications and aircraft maintenance applications.
Must be capable and willing to execute standard aircraft maintenance tasks as part of daily operations.
Other or Additional Responsibilities
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
Knowledge & Skills
In-depth knowledge of advanced electronic principles and circuit analysis.
Ability to trace signal flow, understand interrelationships of circuits, interpret waveforms and voltages.
Working knowledge of aircraft communications/navigation and instrument systems.
Ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, and charts of assigned systems.
Excellent soldering and harness/wiring skills, PC board, surface mount, and crimping experience.
Working knowledge of all standard test equipment and maintenance procedures.
Working knowledge of technical orders and maintenance forms.
Ability to read and interpret data is required.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to obtain a control goods clearance.
Experience & Education
High School degree or equivalent required.
Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years recent experience in the repair of aircraft avionics, com/nav, or instrument systems of the C-130 aircraft. Four (4) years preferred.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment
May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather and rudimentary infrastructure.
May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and other small scales.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.
What We Bring
The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for the location and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
Other Compensation elements offered:
Overtime
Premium Pay
Differential Pay
Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Employee benefits include:
Healthcare coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Retirement plan
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
Requirement
Must be a resident of Canada or a citizen.