Position Summary: 

The Avionics AME-E Technician is responsible for leading the avionics installation, setup and testing of navigation, radio and electrical equipment on the aircraft while ensuring the work is carried out in accordance to Airbus and Transport Canada Standards.

Primary Position Responsibilities: 

Installation and testing of Avionics Wire Harnesses  and Equipment:

• Manage Avionics installations and  projects as assigned 

• Work closely with sheet metal and mechanical teams to meet deadlines

• Create wire lists for wire harness manufacturing from drawings

• Use laser wire printer to produce specific coded wire and build wire harnesses to conform to Aircraft configuration.

• Install AHCA manufactured harnesses and avionics equipment boxes on aircraft in accordance with manuals and drawings

• Install externally supplied harnesses and equipment as per specific aircraft configuration and install manuals.

• Collaborate with the engineering department in making revisions to drawings to ensure they are correct to the installation

• Program, code, and configure equipment as required for operation by completing software downloads for basic aircraft systems and radios, ensuring updates to systems are completed and are the correct revision level prior to aircraft testing 

• Carry out all required ground and flight testing to ensure correct operation of systems

• Perform pitot static and transponder tests prior to flight and sign log entries confirming completion 

• Troubleshoot avionics systems for snags found during/after installation and testing 

• Reference and understand internal and external systems manuals to ensure information is readily accessible during both the installation and function check

• Inspect and repair installations as required and carry out quality assurance checks in conjunction with the Quality department

Production Organization:

• Maintain correct daily time booking in SAP by scanning in and out of work orders

• Complete work order sign outs for all tasks requiring completion within the work order book 

• Record all snags/defects/deficiencies found during the aircraft assembly process in the work order book

• Ensure work packages are complete and present prior to beginning aircraft production i.e. various documentation, parts/components required for production, work instructions 

• Ensure production bay remains neat, tidy, organized and free from FOD prior to beginning aircraft production 

• Complete daily tool check on company issued tool boxes in accordance with internal FOD policies/procedures

• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and hangar through end of day clean up ensuring 5S is obtained on a daily basis including verification of/accounting for all tooling returned to applicable shop toolboxes

Training/Continual Learning:

• In addition to formal training, maintain currency and updating of knowledge through self-study

• Participate in/complete recurrent aircraft type training upon AHCA request

• Remain current on changes to internal (AG) and external (TCCA) service bulletins and safety alerts

Position  Requirements 

Education:

• Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Avionics Maintenance program

• TCCA AME-E License

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience working on aircraft

• 2 years’ experience completing avionics installations 

• Experience with Garmin series avionics equipment is an asset

• Previous experience on Airbus products is an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Eligible to enroll in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program through successful screening

• Literacy Skills; able to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and manuals

• Able to follow instructions and standards for product quality and report non-conformances and quality concerns 

• Follow company/industry safety regulations and guidelines; offer solutions, report concerns and proactively engage in product and personal safety

• Able to work within and lead in a team environment on day to day circumstances

• Able to identify and solve common problems during aircraft completion process 

• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to rectify and communicate issues/snags to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Bilingualism (French-English) an asset

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 & Google Suite Applications