Avionics Technician, Instrument Shop

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Avionics

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

About The Role

Reporting

The Avionics Technician, Instrument Shop reports directly to the Instrument/Metrology Shop Manager.

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving skills
• Must be computer literate
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Flexible
• Self-motivated, a passion to learn

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Use Company electronics test equipment to troubleshoot electronics components.
• Using a strong electronics background and mechanical skills to repair avionics instruments.
• Other shop duties as assigned by the Shop Manager.
• Learn the use of Quantum to prepare work reports and forms for customers.
• Work in a team environment to support fellow technicians.
• Open to self-improvement by on-the-job learning and self- motivating home study of various shop manuals.
• Perform well with Company provided update training such as SMS and Human Factors.

Qualifications

• Formal Electronics Training (Technology Institute or University).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with troubleshooting of electronics test equipment.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in related field with strong mechanical and/or electronic background.
• Aviation experience is considered an asset.

Our Recruitment Commitments

• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially.
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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