Avionics Technician – SBN

About SkyWest:
With over 13,000 aviation professionals operating thousands of daily flights, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of passengers each month to hundreds of destinations across North America. SkyWest operates in partnership with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines and has a fleet of nearly 450 aircraft. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest’s industry-leading workforce and excellent leadership team have consistently generated solid operational and economic performance, setting the standard for excellence in the regional industry.

SkyWest Airlines, is the largest independently owned regional airline. While our business reputation is based upon our operational and fiscal savvy, the true essence of SkyWest’s success has always been our people. We operate in a team-based environment and provide limitless opportunities for dedicated individuals to move their career in positive directions. We are also serious about providing outstanding career opportunities in addition to world-class benefits like 401(k), Performance Rewards, health care, and discounted travel worldwide. Some benefits of this position are the ability to work on the entire aircraft, tool allowance, four 10-hour shifts, shift trade flexibility, unmatched on-the-job training, and many more.

Primary Job Duties:
Avionics Technicians will be responsible to perform all maintenance functions and effectively troubleshoot all aircraft. Will be responsible for proficiency in all documentation and paperwork.

Must be able to effectively troubleshoot all aircraft systems

In a timely manner, will be responsible for making critical decisions regarding aircraft safety

Will be responsible for proficiency in all documentation and paperwork, including parts paperwork

In a hangar environment, a technician will be performing avionics inspections, routine maintenance (eg foqa downloads) and troubleshooting systems

In shop environment, a technician will be performing testing, troubleshooting and completing repairs on components. May also be required to work on aircraft systems

Other duties as assigned

A&P Mechanics interested in this Avionics Tech position, with intent to acquire time requirements to test for FCC Radio License, may also apply.

Minimum Requirements:
Must have acceptable skills to read and understand wiring manuals and schematics

Must possess basic Avionics skills

Work history of being a self-starter, working well in a team environment, ability to effectively use aircraft manuals to troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics and electrical systems

Possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable

Must have a minimum toolbox

Problem solving and organizational skills are required

Willing to work nights and holidays

Exercise good judgment in working with people in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety

Must be familiar with and be able to read and understand company, manufacturer, and wire diagram manuals to include schematics

Physical and Other Requirements:
Able to comfortably lift 60 lbs. routinely with or without a reasonable accommodation

Experience/Training must meet one of the following:
Graduated from an accredited Avionics School

Military training in Avionics or Electronics

Associate degree or higher in Electronics

Eighteen months experience in the Avionics Industry

A&P certification with previous Avionics Experience

Must hold a FCC GROL license. If a FCC GROL license is not held at time of employment it must be obtained within six months from hire date.

Please complete the on-line application. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

This position will require the selected candidate to travel outside the station for training – in addition to the completion of their new hire onboarding.

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