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STS Technical Services
Accessory Technician
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What they do
An Avionics Technician installs, repairs, and maintains electronic systems in an aircraft or spacecraft, such as electronic flight controls.
$71,406 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
STS Technical Services is hiring an Accessory Technician in Nashville, Tennessee, to support the testing, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of aircraft components and accessories.
This position performs advanced electrical, hydraulic, avionic and electromechanical maintenance in accordance with FAA, FCC, OEM and company requirements. The Accessory Technician will work with navigation, radar, communication, instrumentation, hydraulic and landing gear systems while maintaining high standards for safety, quality and efficiency.
Position Overview
The Accessory Technician performs component maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul work using approved procedures, technical documentation and test equipment.
The role includes hands-on work with avionics components and LRUs, electrical systems, wiring, circuit boards, wheels, brakes, landing gear and related aircraft accessories.
Responsibilities Repair and overhaul aircraft components and accessories in accordance with FAA and OEM procedures
Ensure completed work meets prescribed standards and tolerances
Perform diagnostic, repair and overhaul tasks using approved procedures
Assist technicians and specialists with technically complex repairs
Follow applicable manual references and use the proper tools for each repair
Perform work involving wheels, landing gear and brake repairs
Follow established production schedules
Work with the Shop Lead and Production Maintenance Supervisor to address schedule delays
Follow work orders and repair orders
Ensure required documentation is completed accurately
Assist with maintenance records and technical data required by the FAA
Monitor and track parts shortages
Support material ordering to address parts shortages
Provide repair information to the Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor for quotations
Create purchase requisitions for required parts and tooling
Communicate tooling requirements to the Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor
Communicate by email, telephone and in person as required
Work with the Lead to coordinate third-party vendor tasks and services Education and Experience High school diploma or GED
At least two years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience
FAA A&P certification preferred
Experience troubleshooting avionics components and LRUs
Experience bench testing avionics components
Experience with communication, navigation and transponder systems preferred
Experience using avionics test benches or automated test equipment
Experience performing functional testing after repair or overhaul Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to troubleshoot avionics systems
Ability to diagnose faults using test equipment and established troubleshooting procedures
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electronic schematics
Soldering and circuit board repair skills
Wire harness inspection and repair experience
Connector pin replacement experience
Electrical continuity and insulation testing experience
Experience using multimeters
Experience using oscilloscopes
Experience using avionics test equipment and test sets
Familiarity with CMM and repair station documentation
Experience using wire crimping tools and connector tooling Working Conditions and Requirements Ability to work safely and professionally while following applicable OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulations
Ability to wear a respirator when required in accordance with