Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Avionics Technician for our Part 145 Repair Station - Metro Gulf Division in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:

• Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.

We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

 Job Objective

The Avionics Technician will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and configuring avionics and mission equipment on aircraft.

Essential Functions

• Fabricate and/or install complex avionics and electrical systems
• Perform complex system installations and tasks
• Disassemble and reassemble aircraft interior as needed to facilitate avionics installs/repairs
• Light sheet metal fabrications as directed to facilitate avionics installation or repairs
• Perform wiring harness wire board set up and lay out
• Complete wiring harness fabrication and installation
• Complete coax installations
• Complete electrical harness continuity and power checks, configure and ground operational test complex avionics and mission systems
• Perform avionics inspections
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of AC43.13 standard aircraft wiring practices
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams
• Good understanding of electrical components & systems
• Proficient with soldering and terminal/pin crimping techniques
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with both digital & analog systems
• Knowledge of autopilot systems
• Familiarization with basic Avionics test equipment

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 5 years of avionics installation experience with commercial or general aviation aircraft
• Sheet metal experience preferred but not required

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting for extended periods of time
• Climbing heights on various equipment
• Lifting up to 50 or more pounds
• Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (High Visibility clothing, Ear protection, safety glasses) when required

Work Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor environment with potential extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible
• Moderate to loud noise level
• Heavy machinery used

Work Status, Schedule, Travel

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday-Thursday 7:00 am-4:30 pm, Friday 7:00 am-12:00 pm
• Overtime necessary depending on workload
• No travel required

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Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

 Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.