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Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC)
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Job Location: Tampa, FL
Functional Area: Other Areas
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Reference Code
50097230EX
Company
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special-mission and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kansas, with operations in Little Rock, Arkansas; and Chester, England, U.K. The company leads the industry with a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers.
Department
TPA-AVIONICS and INSTALL
Position Summary
Repair and maintain components used for aircraft navigation and radio communications, weather radar systems, and other instruments and computers that control flight, and other primary functions. Because of the increasing use of technology, more time is spent repairing electronic systems, such as computerized controls. Must possess Radiotelephone License issued by Federal Communications Commission. May accompany flight crew to perform in-flight adjustments and to determine and record required post repair work. May sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired. May operate ground station for air-to-station check of radar or other equipment.
Responsibilities
Assembles components, such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools and soldering iron.
Connects components to assemblies, such as radio systems, instruments, inverters using hand tools and soldering iron.
Lays out installation of assemblies and systems in aircraft, according to blueprints and wiring diagrams, using scribe, scale, and protractor.
Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems.
Fabricates parts and test aids as required.
Interprets flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools and soldering iron.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and soldering iron.
Coordinates work with engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel
Keep records of maintenance and repair work
Requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and model.
Skilled in determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Skilled in controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Skilled in installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Skilled in conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Skilled in repairing systems using the needed tools.
Skilled in performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Must have the ability to see details at close range.
Must have the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Avionics Tech II- Six (6) years of work related experience and a FCC Repairman’s certificate. Demonstrated proficiency in all test equipment and complex avionics systems
Physical Requirements:
Avionics technicians often stand, lie, or kneel in awkward positions and occasionally must work in precarious positions, such as on scaffolds or ladders.
Frequently lift or pull objects weighing more than 70 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Avionics technicians usually work in hangars or in other indoor areas. When hangars are full or when repairs must be made quickly, they can work outdoors, sometimes in unpleasant weather. Avionics technicians often work under time pressure to maintain flight schedules or, in general aviation, to keep from inconveniencing customers. At the same time, avionics technicians have a tremendous responsibility to maintain safety standards, and this can cause the job to be stressful.
Noise and vibration are common when engines are being tested, so ear protection is necessary. Avionics technicians usually work 40 hours a week on 8-hour shifts around the clock. Overtime work is frequent.
Note:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of an employee in this position. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Branch
HBS Tampa, FL (TPA)
Benefits
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation produces a wide range of the finest general-aviation, special-mission and trainer aircraft in the world. The company environment offers employees with dynamic challenges and engaging learning experiences to succeed in the aviation industry today.
We also offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package to you, your spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and your eligible children. In addition to protecting you and your family's health and well-being, we provide important income and work/life benefits to meet your needs.
Note: Packages will vary according to employees’ payroll designations and locations. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a bargaining unit will be in iverse Workforce
Diverse Workforce
Diversity at Hawker Beechcraft Corporation means building a culture in which all employees feel welcome and able to contribute to their maximum. We believe this gives us the advantage to attract, fully utilize, inspire and retain the most talented people possible. We want our employees to question more thoughtfully than our competitors, think more completely, consider from more perspectives and come to better conclusions. All of these are the critical ingredients necessary to compete in the global general-aviation industry.
In 2006, the company received the Equal Opportunity Corporate Diversity Award from the Urban League in Wichita, Kan. The award recognized our efforts for further understanding and cooperation among employees, customers and the community; to establish a diversity program that includes recruitment, promotion and supply chain components; and to contribute to improving the quality of life in the greater Wichita metro area by encouraging employee involvement.
One reflection of our commitment to diversity can be seen in the formally recognized networking groups called Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These groups foster an inclusive work environment so that all employees are fully engaged and working together effectively to meet our business goals.
ERGs serve as forums to communicate diversity issues and concerns to leadership in a neutral, respective environment. Each group focuses on personal and professional development, while also taking on company and community projects.
> Women’s Network Initiative (WNI)
> Black Employees Network (BEN)
> Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies (GLBTA)
> Young Employee Success Network (YESnet)accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits for Hawker Beechcraft Services vary for some coverage options.
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Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC)
Hawker Beechcraft is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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