The Repair Technician provides service and repair of mechanical, electronic and other equipment requiring technical knowledge and expertise, effective diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures related to a wide variety of equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Performs skilled technician work that involves diagnosis, replacement, repair and rebuilding a variety of equipment, components and/or systems.

• Uses diagnostic equipment and a variety of tools specific to the trade.

• Applies principles and practices of electrical and electronics theory.

• Interprets and follows technical manuals, blueprints, mechanical drawings, and schematics.

• Applies knowledge of the design and function of equipment.

• Follows industry/government specific guidelines, particularly as they relate to safety, health and environmental practices.

• Assists with research and development of new repair capabilities; this will include reading and understanding new manuals and may include on and off site training.

• Assists with the maintenance of shop equipment and supplies.

• Makes computer entries and completes various types of paperwork maintenance documents such as Service Reports and 8130-3's in accordance with FAA Regulations and company policies.

Travel specifictity
No travel

Additional description
Candidates for positions with SAU must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities & qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. SAU is committed to working with & providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical & mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail hr-sau.sao@safrangroup.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. SAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled | Drug Free Workplace.

Candidate skills & requirements
a) Knowledge and Skills
• Has basic knowledge of Aviation Maintenance.
• Has the ability to use common hand tools and precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, depth gauges, flow meters, pressure gauges.
• Is able to read and interpret component maintenance manuals in order to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.
• Has a good understanding of corrosion control methods and remedies.
• Has basic computer skills, i.e., Word & Excel

b) Competencies
• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Decision Making
• Project Management
• Communication Proficiency

c) Education and/or Experience
• A combination of education, training, work and/or other life experience in which would provide a reasonable assurance that the required knowledge and skills have been acquired by the applicant. Example: A two-year degree in technical discipline and/or comparable work experience such as an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification and/or Military or Civil aircraft maintenance experience.

d) Mathematical Skills
• Ability to apply basic mathematics to convert metric and/or standard rates of flow, torque, load and distance measurements.

e) Communication Skills
• Must be able to read, write and understand English fluently.

f) 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 and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Annual salary
$20-22/hour

Job location

Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

City (-ies)
Van Nuys

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years