Position is contingent upon award of the project 

SUMMARY: 

The Avionics Light Helicopter Technician installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and maintains aircraft avionics and electrical system components in accordance with testing, engineering, maintenance, and installation directives on MD530F variant aircraft.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform operational checkouts of avionics and instrument systems 

• Removes or relocates electrical and electronic components and wiring to facilitate the installation of new electrical/electronic equipment.  

• Research, provide bill of material, fabricate/modify, and install wire harness assemblies to support the aging aircraft inspection and refurbishment program.  

• The incumbent performs and/or assists with some duties associated with other trades.  

• Complete all checklists, forms, and reports as required in accordance with the company, government, and FAA regulations and guidelines 

• Maintain adequate knowledge to understand and follow the repair facilitys Inspection Procedures Manual. 

• Up to 90 travel may be required. Travel may include domestic and/or international locations such as Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Jordan. 

• The individual may be required to travel within the above-listed countries or other international sites and perform work-related duties in extreme environments and austere living conditions. 

• Other duties may be assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

None 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Must have the ability to read, understand, and apply trade or administrative guides such as technical manuals, technical orders, standard repairs, blueprints, wiring, diagrams, sketches, and other related documentation. 

• Expertise with Garmin, Harris, Howell, L-3, Moog, and Wescam avionics components 

• Strong organizational and communication skills 

• The ability to get along with others and work in a team environment. 

• Access to Export Control Information. 

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English 

• Must be a US Citizen or a US Lawful Permanent Resident 

• Be available for assignment to OCONUS sites for extended deployment periods. 

• Must possess a passport book (not a passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity AND with at least four blank visa/stamp pages remaining 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; and appropriate EASA/ICAO or FAA License/ Certification. 

• Eight (8) years’ experience on MD 530F variant aircraft electronics installation, troubleshooting, and repair. 

• Verifiable certificates/education should be noted on the resume. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

A&P License preferred 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• This position is designated by the employer to be a safety-sensitive position. 

• Able to work outdoors in the Middle East environmental conditions and temperatures more than 120 degrees. 

• Work performed in an office and out-of-country settings. 

• Exposure to environments such as noise, dust, odors, and fumes. 

• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about facilities. 

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. 

MD Helicopters, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that includes veterans and individuals with disabilities.