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Location: Kansas
Job type: Permanent
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Sector: Manufacturing
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Avionics Installation Technician-1900094
Description
As a leading worldwide provider of navigation devices and wearable technology, our focus is on developing, designing and supporting superior products. Our advanced technology promotes performance, safety and ease of use in every market we serve. That makes us an engineering and technology company with a keen focus on recruiting talent in those fields. But the same vertical integration business model that keeps all design and manufacturing processes in-house also gives us the incentive to hire top performers from different backgrounds, including operations, finance and accounting, information technology, sales, marketing and communications.
Our Garmin Aircraft Certification Engineering team is looking to hire an Avionics Installation Technician! We’re seeking hard-working, hands-on technicians to install certified and experimental avionics systems in Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) part 23, 25, 27 and 29 aircraft. Our avionics installation technicians modify aircraft to accommodate panel and remote mounted avionics equipment. They also assist in development of documentation for new avionics system. Must be able to prepare new aircraft wiring harnesses in accordance with engineering drawings and installation documents, as well as troubleshoot existing avionics installation interconnects. We want to help make your passion for aircraft soar.
We are looking for a full-time Avionics Installation Technician for our headquarters in the greater Kansas City area. In this role you will be responsible for modifying aircraft to accommodate panel and remote mounted avionics equipment. Other essential functions include:
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Prepare new aircraft wiring harnesses in accordance with Engineering drawings and installation documents
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Troubleshoot existing avionics installation interconnects
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Use ramp test equipment to verify proper function of installed avionics
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Assist Engineering in development and verification of new installation documentation
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Compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Other requirements include:
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Must possess experience substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description with installing avionics systems in piston, turbine and turbojet aircraft
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Must possess demonstrated ability to read and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams and installations manuals relevant to Garmin’s business needs
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Must possess understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation relevant to Garmin’s business needs
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Must possess experience, substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description, in implementation and modification of aircraft pitot-static systems
A FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificate, a FAA Inspection Authorization, experience using desktop computer systems and experience producing and modifying drawings using AutoCAD is highly preferred!
Our benefits are designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life. They allow our associates to make their own decisions about their wellbeing and future and consistently rank Garmin as a top tier benefits provider when compared to other high-tech employers. We offer a choice of high value medical, dental and vision plans with low or no premiums, to fit your and your family’s preferences. In addition, Garmin’s financial benefits include a generous 401K retirement plan that provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation. The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount. Garmin offers many other benefits and perks ranging from wellbeing initiatives, educational assistance and career development, community charity support, and employee discounts just to name a few.
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
Job: Aircraft Certification
Primary Location: US-KS-New Century
Organization: Aviation Business
Schedule: Full-time
Job Class: Non-exempt
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