Electronic Technician - Aviation
Department: Repair (116)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chester, CT
Description
Job Title: Aviation Electronic Technician
Department: Repair
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am – 4pm
Facility Location: Chester, CT
Key Responsibilities
* Troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuit boards, manufactured by Whelen Engineering, to the component level and return product to its original or upgraded design specifications following approved procedures.
* Communicate and document design problems, component failures, and initial failures on newly designed product.
* Maintain high work output without sacrificing quality.
* Complete all administrative functions relating to documentation of work performed and regulatory requirements (Teardown Reports, FAA Form 8130-3, Service Tag, Repair Instruction Checklist).
* Perform revision updates, rebuild, or repair to drawing specifications using a variety of hand tools, test fixtures, electronic test equipment, and soldering equipment.
Qualifications
* Minimum completion of 2 years Electronic Technical Training (Private or Military).
* Ability to read electronic assembly and schematic drawings.
* Must read and write in English.
* Computer literate.
* Normal Color Vision.
* Vision: Close vision; ability to work on electronic circuit boards with very small electronic components.
* Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 40 pounds.
* Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
* Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
* Ability to learn and maintain J-STD-10 and IPC-a-610II Soldering Standards.
* Work in a team environment.
* Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate safety and service functions.
* Take Electronic Technician Test for skill level assessment.
Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.
The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”
Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.
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