Avionic Technician

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Required Citizenship: United States

Summary:

Performs complete functional system checks on radio, RADAR, electronic, LINK-16, navigational and other aircraft systems. Performs preflight, post flight and other inspections required to ensure aircraft is safe for flight.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preflight, post flight and periodic functional inspections on aircraft radio communication, RADAR, navigation, other associated electronic equipment systems.

• Must be able to read and comprehend schematic diagrams, technical manuals, and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) to troubleshoot complex aircraft system avionic and electrical systems.

• Must be familiar with using multimeters, meggers, voltmeters, associated test equipment and a variety of hand tools associated with the trade.

• Installs electrical harness, repairs harness, performs continuity checks, hot pin checks, removes and installs Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).

• May be required to perform aircraft system maintenance outside of technical field.

• Uses Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to test complete electronic systems.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Must have graduated high school or equivalent.

• Minimum seven (5) years aircraft avionic / electrical experience.

• Completion of formal technical school or certifying organization

• AWACS experience a plus.

• Airframe and Power plant License a plus.

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, walking, standing, stooping in cramped positions, true color perception is required.

The length of term of this contract is through December of 2009.  Start date is 1 June, 2009 (arrival date in Saudi Arabia)

U.S. citizenship is a requirement on this program. Applicants must have, or be capable of securing a valid U.S. passport. Applicants must also be capable of passing an employment physical as part of the work visa processing requirements.

To submit a resume package please provide copies of the following documents:

Resume, DD214 (if prior military), and USAF technical training certificates/records (or civilian equivalent if not prior military). You may send documents to us via fax at 904.264.0230, or scan and email them to careersintl@aviationrecruiting.net

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