Instrument Mechanic Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY: Performs inspections, checks, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, maintenance and preservation of avionics and similar equipment. Performs calibration of tools and equipment.

• 1. Must be able to work with and maintain standard and non-standard test equipment, instruments, meters, and gauges used in troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of aircraft avionics, electrical, instrument systems, replaces and performs operational checks on bulbs.
• 2. Performs inspection, functional check, troubleshooting, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance and preservation of avionics, radio, electromechanical radar, navigation, autopilot automatic stabilization, instrument, ASE and photo systems, components, and parts, and adjustments required during compass swings.
• 3. Works with design, test and development personnel in adapting new avionics, electrical and instrumentation designs to aircraft installations and fabricates / assembles the needed wires, panels, and test and recording devices to accomplish the assigned job.
• 4. Performs in-house calibration requirements of tools and equipment used by employees in this and lower classifications.
• 5. May be required to participate in aerial flights.
• 6. Replaces aircraft batteries.

• 1. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to read, understand and work with blueprints, schematic and engineering drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, printed circuits and cards, manufacturer's specifications, maintenance manuals, and other reference sources used in avionics, radio, instrument, radar, navigation systems, autopilot, automatic stabilization, photography, electromechanical fabrication, maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
• 2. Completes and maintains records and reports as functional assignments require.
• 3. Operates aircraft towing equipment in aircraft towing operations.

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent – General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• 2. Must be a graduate of a recognized school (civilian or military) for aircraft electronics / avionics maintenance repair and overhaul, or two (2) years avionics, or aircraft electrical systems experience may be substituted.

• 1. Must have a broad knowledge of AC/DC electricity, electromechanical components, and radio and electronics (state-of-the-art), including radar and navigation and autopilot / automatic stabilization systems used in aircraft.
• 2. Must have the knowledge of, and ability to apply, shop mathematics in the performance of the job.
• 3. May be required to obtain aircraft run-up authorizations.
• 4. Must have knowledge of aircraft technical orders and publications and have the ability to read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, technical orders and publications.
• 5. Must have a working knowledge of computers to input and extract data.
• 6. Employees in the Avionics, Electrical, and Instrument Mechanic classification who do not have at least two (2) years of documented experience on a MDS, or have not been trained to MOS, OEM maintenance course standards for the MDS, will be required to complete the GFR approved MDS specific OJT qualification program.

• 1. Completes maintenance documentation accurately using Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) and required forms, as required by job assignment.
• 2. Must show proficiency in the use of (MIS) within ninety (90) days after assignment.
• 3. Must be a graduate of recognized school (civilian or military) for aircraft electronics/avionics maintenance repair and overhaul, or four (4) years avionics, or aircraft electrical systems experience or two (2) years USAF avionics or aircraft electrical systems experience may be substituted.

• 1. Operates motor vehicles, machines and special purpose equipment as required by the job assignment.
• 2. Performs prescribed cleaning, preservation and operator maintenance on vehicles, tools and equipment. Performs housekeeping duties in immediate work area.
• 3. Ensures that tools and equipment used by the employee in the classification are properly calibrated.
• 4. When selected, attends schools and classes, which are designated by the Company for employees in the assigned classification.
• 5. Uses approved methods and publications in the performance of the assigned job.
• 6. Performs the duties of lower classified employees within the line of progression when assigned.
• 7. May be allowed to occasionally perform those assignments of employees holding the next higher classification in the line of progression in order to qualify for promotion except for Aircraft Mechanic to Aircraft Technical/NDT Inspector.
• 8. Completes and maintains records and reports as required by job assignment.
• 9. Demonstrates job procedures and assists in the on-the-job training (OJT) of employees within the classification as required.
• 10. Performs imaging technology (scanning and other related) functions as required by the job assignment.
• 11. Disposes of hazardous materials related to job assignment.
• 12. Performs duties using automated equipment and software utilized in the functional assignment.
• 13. May remove and reinstall cowlings, panels and fairings necessary to gain access to work within his classification.
• 14. Employees assigned to the Flight-line will support the customer by assisting in untying or securing aircraft (meet and greet), summoning other assistance if needed or working issues within their assigned Classification.

• 1. Read, write, speak and understand English.

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent – General Educational Development (GED) certificate. This requirement is waived for employees with seniority dates prior to May 3, 1999.

• 1. Must be physically able to perform duties and responsibilities of the classification.
• 2. Must be able to work with required materials without debilitating irritation to skin, eyes or respiratory system while wearing the required personal protective equipment.

• 1. Must have a valid state driver’s license when required by job assignment.
• 2. Must obtain a valid government driver’s license when required by job assignment.
• 3. Must obtain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) to include hazardous material endorsement when required by job assignment.
• 4. Must obtain the level of Industrial Security Clearance required by the Government.