Repair Technician

Building the future of custom avionic control panels since 1946.
Gables Engineering, a HEICO company, designs and manufactures bestinclass avionics controls-and we're looking for talent to help drive what's next at our Coral Gables, Florida facility.

POSITION: Avionics Repair Technician

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Repair Station

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and testing communication, navigation and flight control (ATC, ADF, TCAS, Audio) panels.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs repairs by conducting various functional tests on single, dual and multiple head control panels (TCAS, ACP, mechanical units) to diagnose and troubleshoot component boards to the component level.
• Uses standard test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters which measure voltage/current/resistance, function generators, and oscilliscopes.
• Adjusts and replaces defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronic components (thru hole or surface mount) using hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, soldering irons and vacuum desoldering guns.
• Consults technical manuals, test procedures, schematics and wiring diagrams to solve component and circuit problems.
• Provides written repair estimates to customers as necessary based on complexity of repair work.
• Enters description of work completed on work orders and properly documents removal and installation of parts in accordance with FAA traceability standards.
• Tracks and closes work orders using in-house IFS ERP system.

JOB SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong electronic theory and troubleshooting skills (component level)
• Ability to read and interpret drawing, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of various test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other special avionic test equipment to support environmental testing.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to support several projects and engineers while balancing priorities and schedules as necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with employees at all levels.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• S. degree in electronics or equivalent military/technical trade experience.
• 5+ years of electronics experience (avionics preferred)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work- This role may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Most essential functions are performed while sitting but walking and standing is occasionally required.
• Manual dexterity is required in the assembly or fabrication of parts which may result in the repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Visual acuity is required for visual inspection of boards involving small defects, small parts, using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Gables Engineering is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer V/D.