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The Avionics Technician installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, or repairs avionics equipment, such as radar, communications, navigation, and instrument systems assigned CBP aircraft.
Job Responsibility:
Troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics, electrical and instrumentation systems installed on aircraft
Solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar technical documents and/or drawings
Use intricate test equipment such as, multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and other avionics test equipment to perform troubleshooting and operational checks
Perform removal, repair, installation, inspection, and operational check of system components
Repair and/or replace components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents
Perform calibration, repair and replacement of system components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents
Make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to less experienced technicians throughout all aircraft maintenance and/or modifications efforts
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance
US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance
Must have a valid motor vehicle driver's license
High school diploma or equivalent required
Five (5) years of aircraft avionics/electrical related experience required
Possess a high degree of knowledge and expertise in aircraft electrical/avionics systems
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/ technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment
Must be familiar with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical / avionics systems
Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion
Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction
Must have basic computer data entry skills required for use of Custom Border Protection maintenance and logistics database
Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 70 pounds
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Requires hearing to normal range
May require use of respirator
Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that range from a standard shop/hangar type environment, where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sun, wind, rain, etc.
May be required to work in areas where noise hazards are prevalent
Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery
May be exposed to electrical shock hazard
Work location is aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, and flight line