Cascade Helicopter Services is a comprehensive helicopter maintenance and FAA Certified Repair Station located at the Auburn Municipal Airport, minutes away from Seattle, Washington. Our highly qualified factory-trained technicians take pride in safety, reliability, and efficiency, encompassing our
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Avionics Technician - Washington

Cascade Helicopter Services  • 
Auburn, Washington, USA
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Cascade Helicopter Services is a comprehensive helicopter maintenance and FAA Certified Repair Station located at the Auburn Municipal Airport, minutes away from Seattle, Washington. Our highly qualified factory-trained technicians take pride in safety, reliability, and efficiency, encompassing our commitment to providing our customers with superior knowledge, service, and support for all of their helicopter needs. We hope that you will join us as we continue to commit to Creating Raving Fans, Internally and Externally.

CHS values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 100% paid medical*, dental, and vision plans for its employees. Family medical is 50% employer-paid. We also offer life/AD&D insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance, and Paid Time Off.

*The medical base plan is 100% covered.

The Opportunity

The Avionics Technician/Installer applies technical knowledge of and experience with avionics systems to install, troubleshoot, and maintain all wiring on aircraft, and integrations. Restores aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and is an integral part of the Avionics team.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Install GPS, radar systems, autopilot systems, and transponder equipment.
  • Perform basic soldering, harness build and installation including wire stripping and crimping, fault isolation, and repair of avionics systems malfunctions.
  • Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements. Also meets customer’s needs.
  • Maintains the premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
  • Maintains equipment, tools, and facilities in serviceable and working condition.
  • Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.
  • Assures proper information is shared regarding job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.
  • Accepts mentorship and coaching from Level IV technicians and maintenance managers.
  • Actively participates in and documents continuous on-the-job training.
  • Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Job Requirements:
  • Possesses at least 36 months of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience.
  • Demonstrates superior leadership skills and a strong commitment to the company.
  • Technician with verifiable general aviation, all-around flightline avionics experience.
  • Experience with avionics system installation and avionics troubleshooting on aircraft.
  • Ability to work off drawings and perform installs.
  • Tech-savvy with experience installing harnesses and programming.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must be eligible for DOD clearance.
  • Candidates must provide their own basic hand tools.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and be able to pass FAA-regulated drug tests and a background check prior to start.
  • Post-employment will be enrolled in our Safety Sensitive Drug and Alcohol Program.

Competencies

  • Communication Proficiency
  • Troubleshooting
  • Project Management
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Thoroughness
  • Time Management

 Preferred Qualifications

  • A current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience is a plus.
  • Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station.
  • Model types preferred: Airbus EC120, AS350, (H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145), Bell 429, 430, 407, 206, Leonardo 109, MD 500 series, Robinson R22, R44, R66.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The regular schedule is Monday-Friday. Must be available for overtime and weekend hours.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel.  Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary Range: 35.00-45.00
Relocation: Nego
Travel: Travel on an as needed basis
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