Technician

WHO WE ARE…

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, founded in 1964, repairs, designs, and manufactures aircraft avionics and other instruments to customers across multiple aviation segments. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul, and exchange programs in the world. A leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lithium-ion aircraft batteries, USB chargers, inverters and converters, our True Blue Power products provide power solutions for the global aerospace industry.

THE POSITION…

As a Technician, you will troubleshoot, diagnose and repair a variety of avionic instrumentation equipment from the individual component level. You’ll be providing a critical service for the best customers from all over the world – from general, business, and commercial aviation. We have high standards for the purpose of achieving perfect function providing the customer with reliable and quality products. To be successful in this role, you’ll need great aptitude for fine, detailed mechanical work and to really understand the value of accuracy. You’ll be an important part of the process that keeps our customers flying!

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• You have a minimum two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of various types of avionic equipment such as autopilot, radios, radar, transponders, etc utilizing hand tools and electronic testing equipment.
• You have a minimum two-year electronics degree or equivalent education, training and work experience.
• You have a demonstrated understanding of advanced analog and digital electronics, system theory, and operational function of various units.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are organized, focused, and results oriented.
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• You have good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)

• You are proficient with PCB soldering, but if not, we’ll provide training!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, modify, replace, and repair electrical components, parts, equipment and systems
• Test instruments using appropriate test equipment, circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters
• Monitor daily schedule to ensure ship schedule is met
• Complete documentation such as shop, and manufacturing order records and submit required reports
• Read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics, procedures, and technical manuals
• Constant handle, feel and manipulation of small objects
• Occasional lift and carry independently up to 50 lbs
• Work in a well-lit, temperature-controlled, clean lab environment

WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
• We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
• We have a flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we have a food truck fest in the summer, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with prizes and we sponsor our employees in community walk/run activities.
• We have a small company feel even though we’re doing big things!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.