Avionics Technician
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Requisition ID: 2190
Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.
Position Overview
An Avionics Technician performs servicing, elementary work, and maintenance tasks on aircraft avionics systems and components in accordance with the approved maintenance program and uses technical data including, but not limited to, technical manuals and drawings. Avionics Technician tasks include removal, disassembly, survey inspection, servicing/disposition/conditioning of removed components and parts, servicing, repair, modification, reassembly, installation, continuity checks, and support to Avionics Systems Technician.
What You Will Do
Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.
Position Overview
An Avionics Technician performs servicing, elementary work, and maintenance tasks on aircraft avionics systems and components in accordance with the approved maintenance program and uses technical data including, but not limited to, technical manuals and drawings. Avionics Technician tasks include removal, disassembly, survey inspection, servicing/disposition/conditioning of removed components and parts, servicing, repair, modification, reassembly, installation, continuity checks, and support to Avionics Systems Technician.
What You Will Do
- Safely operates support equipment and hand/power tools while adhering to Tool and FOD control procedures. Maintains a clean/safe work area utilizing safe work practices and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Reviews and responds to built-in-test (BITE) results, and resolves all defects/unserviceability on avionics systems, including disassembly, replacement and reassembly; and related systems support such as disturbed systems checks and avionics functional checks.
- Conducts support for EMI/EMC tasks.
- Performs ramp duties including, but not limited to, marshalling, parking, towing, fuelling/defueling, servicing, and post/pre-flight inspections.
- Assists Avionics Systems Technicians to perform the required maintenance after flight test.
- Performs authorized airworthiness functions of Shop Certification Authority (SCA) and Product Conformance Authority (PCA).
- Travels and works on off-site Mobile Repair Parties/Field Teams, and Work Parties.
- Provides on-job-training (OJT) and technical supervision to other Avionics Technicians.
- Attends trade training and development sessions for qualifications/authorization purposes.
- Adheres to policies, procedures and directives as established by the company.
- Must meet one of the following eligibility streams: a graduate of recognized aircraft maintenance or apprenticeship program, hold a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) license, be qualified as an Avionics Technician with the Canadian Forces, or be a graduate of an equivalent foreign military/civilian basic trade-training program.
- Transport Canada licensed AME’s (E) or candidates with FAA/JAA equivalent, eligible for Transport Canada license or experience as Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) and experience with major modifications and prototype aircraft ground test plans.
- Basic to detailed knowledge of aircraft avionics systems including but not limited to communications, navigational, radar, data management, instrument and electrical power distribution systems.
- Detailed knowledge in carrying out instructions, accessing and using Wire Information Management System (WIMS) and general wiring practices standards.
- Must be capable of reading and interpreting technical documentation such as technical manuals, drawings and Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Work Orders (WOs), Request for Engineering Services (RES) instructions and associated data.
- Must demonstrate a compliant and skilled level of proficiency, which is acquired by course or on the job training and practical experience, for authorization in the performance of maintenance (POM), and must demonstrate a basic understanding of airworthiness requirements for authorization to perform airworthiness functions.
- Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program, and Transport Canada RAIC clearance.
- All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
- We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform servicing, maintenance, and repair of aircraft avionics systems and components according to approved programs. Responsibilities include conducting functional checks, ramp duties, and providing technical supervision to other technicians.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of a recognized aircraft maintenance program or hold an AME license or equivalent military qualification. Proficiency in avionics systems and eligibility for Canadian security clearances are required.
Skills
- Avionics Maintenance
- Aircraft Servicing
- Troubleshooting
- EMI/EMC Tasks
- Ramp Duties
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Wiring Practices
- BITE Analysis
- Tool and FOD Control
- Airworthiness Functions
- Shop Certification Authority
- Product Conformance Authority
Benefits
- Rsp Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long Service Awards
- Volunteer Grant Program
- Scholarship Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Avionics
- AME License
- Transport Canada
- FAA
- JAA
- WIMS
- Technical Data Packages
- BITE
- EMI/EMC
- Controlled Goods Program
- Secret Level II Security Clearance
- RAIC
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
- Radar
- Data Management
- Electrical Power Distribution