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Avionics electronics technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in avionics electronics technician job postings.
Sample avionics electronics technician requirements
- Avionics or Electronics Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive experience in avionics or electronics systems.
- Knowledge of aircraft systems and components.
- Familiarity with technical drawings and schematics.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair.
Sample required avionics electronics technician soft skills
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Good organizational skills.
Avionics electronics technician job description example 1
Raytheon Technologies avionics electronics technician job description
This position is for a Senior Service Center Technician who is under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks.
Hours for this role are as follows:
Night Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 10:30pm to 7:00am
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Works under general supervision to service /repair/modify avionics equipment.
+ Performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to servicing, operating, maintaining, & repairing avionics equipment.
+ Conducts technical analysis of product s , modifications and enhancements to products in accordance with specific customer requirements and approved documentation .
+ Soldering fine pitch and SMD components.
+ Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
+ Utilizes a good understanding of electronic theory to effect timely repairs.
+ Ability to t roubleshoot technical problems down to component level.
+ Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.
+ Not responsible for sales activities.
+ May involve lifting 25+ pounds and standing for multiple hours consecutively without sitting.
This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.
Basic Qualifications :
+ HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
+ OR In the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required.
+ Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Preferred Qualifications :
+ Electronics Trade School or Military training equivalent for repairing electronics preferred.
+ SAP knowledge a plus.
+ FAA Part 145 knowledge a plus.
+ Knowledge of RF electronics a plus.
Collins Aerospace , a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
+ Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
+ Tuition reimbursement program
+ Student Loan Repayment Program
+ Life insurance and disability coverage
+ Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
+ Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
+ Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
+ Adoption Assistance
+ Autism Benefit
+ Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
+ Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
+ Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
+ Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
+ Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
+ And more!
Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.
Note:
+ Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
+ Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Hours for this role are as follows:
Night Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 10:30pm to 7:00am
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Works under general supervision to service /repair/modify avionics equipment.
+ Performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to servicing, operating, maintaining, & repairing avionics equipment.
+ Conducts technical analysis of product s , modifications and enhancements to products in accordance with specific customer requirements and approved documentation .
+ Soldering fine pitch and SMD components.
+ Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
+ Utilizes a good understanding of electronic theory to effect timely repairs.
+ Ability to t roubleshoot technical problems down to component level.
+ Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.
+ Not responsible for sales activities.
+ May involve lifting 25+ pounds and standing for multiple hours consecutively without sitting.
This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.
Basic Qualifications :
+ HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
+ OR In the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required.
+ Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Preferred Qualifications :
+ Electronics Trade School or Military training equivalent for repairing electronics preferred.
+ SAP knowledge a plus.
+ FAA Part 145 knowledge a plus.
+ Knowledge of RF electronics a plus.
Collins Aerospace , a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
+ Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
+ Tuition reimbursement program
+ Student Loan Repayment Program
+ Life insurance and disability coverage
+ Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
+ Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
+ Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
+ Adoption Assistance
+ Autism Benefit
+ Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
+ Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
+ Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
+ Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
+ Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
+ And more!
Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.
Note:
+ Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
+ Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024