Contract Helicopter Avionics Mechanic - Mississippi

Primary Responsibilities: Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement: 80% Compliance: 10% Administration: 5% Additional Responsibilities: 5% Other duties as assigned. Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education: Required: HS diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Some trade school desirable.

Experience: Required: Minimum of six (6) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft.

Licensure/Certifications: Require: none Preferred A current A & P license- Not Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs. Technical Systems Proficiency: Required: Computer proficiency Preferred: SAP Travel Required: Occasional Domestic and International travel may be necessary Citizenship: Right to work in the U.S. Decision Making, Complexity: Able to independently assess wiring issues and install components. Organizational information: Reports to the Manager, New Helicopter Completions. Nature of Contacts: Moderate Communication on a daily basis with internal parties only Physical Requirements: Onsite: 98%Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings, able to see and read wire numbers. [Daily]Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. [Daily]Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. [Daily]Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copier, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. [Daily]Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs. [Daily]Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs. [Daily]Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull equipment and tools. [Daily]Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time at the aircraft, at backshop equipment, in meetings, working on computer. [Daily]Squatting / Kneeling: Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat. Must be able to move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur.. [Daily]Standing: able to stand at the aircraft to perform work, for discussions in offices or on production floor. [Daily]

Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. [several time yearly]Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. [Daily]Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Job Requirements: PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.