Avionics Technician

St Pete Air has an opening in its Avionics Shop for an enthusiastic avionics technician to join our team. St Pete Air is a fast-growing business offering flight training, avionics & maintenance services at Albert- Whitted Airport (KSPG) located in downtown St Petersburg, FL.

We require an experienced technician able to troubleshoot avionics systems on Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper, Cirrus or Diamond aircraft. Garmin experience desirable. You will also be able to undertake avionics installations as required. Turbine aircraft experience desirable. The successful applicant will assist the manager in supervising other technicians.

Key Abilities and Responsibilities:

• Must have 3-5 years avionics troubleshooting and/ or avionics installation experience on piston engine aircraft.
• Must have avionics systems and electronics education/training.
• Must meet the requirements to obtain an FAA Repairman Certificate and will be required to perform safety sensitive tasks.

· Troubleshoots and repairs aircraft communication, navigation, flight display, air data, autopilot, engine instruments and other sophisticated avionics/electronics systems.

· Installs avionics systems on customer aircraft.

· Sheet metal experience preferred.

· Proficient at reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, system schematics, and utilizing aircraft manuals.

· Familiar with FAR 91.411, and FAR 91.413 certifications.

· Uses electrical and manual hand tools, test equipment, wire marker and soldering equipment.

· Documents all work accomplished in a clear, concise and accurate manner.

· Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations as required.

· Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, and promoting company policies and procedures.

· Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.

· May perform other duties as required by the company.

Applicants will need to demonstrate a high standard of workmanship & professionalism. St Pete Air strives to provide a high-quality product with excellent customer service.

Pay negotiable relative to experience. Health Benefits & 401K offered. Employee discounted flight training & aircraft rental available after 3 months.

*IMPORTANT*

Resume must list-

- Aircraft type & model experience

- Employment history

- Education & qualifications

- References

*Please do not apply if you do not have piston engine aircraft avionics experience*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear a mask. All work is conducted in an open hangar.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website:

• www.stpeteair.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place