Contract Component Technician

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs advanced electrical, hydraulic, avionic, and electromechanical systems maintenance in compliance with FCC, FAA, and company regulations. Tests, troubleshoots, overhauls, and repairs components including navigation, radar, communication, instrumentation, hydraulic, and landing gear systems while ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Repairs and overhauls components and accessories are carried out in accordance with FAA and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures and policies and ensure conformance to prescribed standards and tolerances.

• Carries out diagnostic, repair and overhaul tasks along with technicians and specialists, observing approved and prescribed procedures.

• Personally, carries out or assists specialists in carrying out technically complex repairs.

• Follows appropriate manual references and utilizes proper tools in performing their repair duties, mainly focused on wheel, landing gear and brake repairs.

• Follows production schedule; works with the shop Lead and Production Maintenance Supervisor to implement ways to remedy behind schedule conditions.

• Follows work orders and repair orders to see that all documentation has been completed; assists in the maintenance records and technical data required by the FAA.

• Monitors and tracks parts shortages, supports the ordering of materials to alleviate shortage conditions.

• Briefing Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor concerning repairs for quotations.

• Creates purchase requisitions for parts and tooling required.

• Communicates any tooling requirements that may be needed to Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor.

• Communications via e-mail, telephone, and in person may be required.

• Works with Lead to schedule any third-party vendor tasks or services.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience

FAA A&P preferred 
Experience:

• Experience troubleshooting avionics components and LRUs

• Experience with bench testing avionics components

• Experience with communication, navigation, and transponder systems preferred

• Bench testing avionics components

• Use of avionics test benches or automated test equipment

• Functional testing after repair or overhaul

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Troubleshoot Avionics Systems

• Diagnose faults using test equipment and troubleshooting procedures

• Interpret wiring diagrams and electronic schematics

• Soldering and circuit board repair

• Wire harness inspection and repair

• Connector pin replacement

• Electrical continuity and insulation testing

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics

• Skilled with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and avionics test equipment

• Familiar with CMM and repair station documentation

• Multimeters

• Avionics test sets

• Wire crimping tools and connector tooling

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements
  including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.

• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.

• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.

• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.

• Honors and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information.

• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all
  activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties
  as assigned

Embraer is an equal opportunity employer.