Avionics System Technician

Description

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• All those tasks described in the Avionics Technician job description plus avionics and electrical system functioning, trouble shooting avionics systems, independent verifications, testing of aircraft communication, automated flight control systems, electrical generation and distribution systems, advisory and warning systems, navigation and radar systems, data management systems, weapon delivery systems, and related airframe / propulsion systems, and related components, also assisting with aircraft engine ground runs and first line servicing requirements. 
• Performs airworthiness function of Maintenance Release Authority as an Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA), Shop Certification Authority (SCA) and/or Product Conformance Authority (PCA) when qualified and authorized.
• Avionics System Technicians shall support and assist in installation, testing, functional checks, trouble shooting of all airframe and engine related systems.
• Possesses and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the avionics system relationships and system safety parameters between disturbed systems and newly installed equipment, and performs Ground Test Plan (GTP) functionals on prototype, proof-fit and production approved modifications on aircraft and components.
• Carries out Prototype Modification installations on aircraft using acquired knowledge and experience, including liaising with Engineering and Planning staff to recommend appropriate changes to the Technical Data Package (TDP), and to provide advice on the sequence of avionics installations.
• Performs ramp duties (as per an Avionics Technician) plus receives post flight aircrew debriefs and determines defects / unserviceability corrective actions required and performs the required maintenance including initiation of deferred maintenance, review of recurring defects, and aircraft maintenance record set (AMRS) entries.
• Performs or is capable of performing Lead Hand duties.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for technical issue resolution, provides technical supervision to Avionics Technicians and provides mentorship to personnel undertaking on-job-training (OJT) and on-job-experience (OJE).
• Travels and works on off-site Mobile Repair Parties/Field Teams, and Work Parties.
• Attends trade training and development sessions for qualifications/authorization purposes.
• Adheres to policies, procedures and directives as established by the company.
• Adheres to all IMP health and safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives as requested by the Company.

Knowledge, Skill and Training Requirements:

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of aircraft avionics and systems including, but not limited to, communication, automated flight control systems, electrical generation and distribution systems, advisory and warning systems, navigation and radar systems, data management systems, and propulsion systems, and electrically operated airframe systems, and components.
• Must be skilled at 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 highly skilled level of proficiency for the Technician level task performance of maintenance (POM)
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of airworthiness requirements for authorization to perform airworthiness functions.
• Must have a minimum of three years as an Avionics Technician.
• The Avionics Systems Technician must meet the trade-training pre-requisites of an Avionics Technician and must be able to successfully complete (pass) a Transport Canada approved Level 3 Aircraft Type Course (endorsement) or equivalent.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances.
• Adhere to all IMP health and safety processes including Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply on-line at www.impgroup.com.

Internal applicants please use source code: I am an IMP employee.

IMP Group is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.