A Precision or Fine Instrument Repairer makes, calibrates, repairs, maintains, adjusts and installs mechanical watches and clocks, and nautical, meteorological, optical and other precision instruments and equipment, and sets them for correct performance.
Repair Technician Gables Engineering, Inc. United States, Florida, Coral Gables 247 Greco Avenue (Show on map) Jul 14, 2026 Building the future of custom avionic control panels since 1946.
Gables Engineering, a HEICO company, designs and manufactures bestinclass avionics controls-and we're looking for talent to help drive what's next at our Coral Gables, Florida facility.
POSITION
Avionics Repair Technician
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO
Supervisor, Repair Station
POSITION SUMMARY
The Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and testing communication, navigation and flight control (ATC, ADF, TCAS, Audio) panels.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs repairs by conducting various functional tests on single, dual and multiple head control panels (TCAS, ACP, mechanical units) to diagnose and troubleshoot component boards to the component level.
Uses standard test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters which measure voltage/current/resistance, function generators, and oscilliscopes.
Adjusts and replaces defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronic components (thru hole or surface mount) using hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, soldering irons and vacuum desoldering guns.
Consults technical manuals, test procedures, schematics and wiring diagrams to solve component and circuit problems.
Provides written repair estimates to customers as necessary based on complexity of repair work.
Enters description of work completed on work orders and properly documents removal and installation of parts in accordance with FAA traceability standards.
Tracks and closes work orders using in-house IFS ERP system.
JOB SKILLS REQUIRED
Strong electronic theory and troubleshooting skills (component level)
Ability to read and interpret drawing, schematics, and technical manuals.
Knowledge of various test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other special avionic test equipment to support environmental testing.
Good organizational skills and the ability to support several projects and engineers while balancing priorities and schedules as necessary.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with employees at all levels.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
S. degree in electronics or equivalent military/technical trade experience.
5+ years of electronics experience (avionics preferred)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work- This role may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Most essential functions are performed while sitting but walking and standing is occasionally required.
Manual dexterity is required in the assembly or fabrication of parts which may result in the repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Visual acuity is required for visual inspection of boards involving small defects, small parts, using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Gables Engineering is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer V/D.
