Purpose of Position
In coordination with the Avionics Technical Specialist, provides technical support and advice to Maintenance personnel and Flight crew on avionics (electrical and electronic aircraft equipment) maintenance activities to achieve best level of safety, performance, reliability and compliance with regulatory requirements and most cost effective options.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Supports the Avionics Technical Specialist in the development and recommendation of avionics standardization across the fleet to maximize equipment reliability, availability and minimise costs;
- Support Maintenance Operations teams, Maintenance Fleet Product Support Managers and Fleet Program Managers (Operations) with avionics related requests;
- Supports the analysis and proposes avionics modifications across the fleet to improve operational efficiency, aircraft reliability and maintainability;
- Coordinates the implementation of mandatory and optional Avionics Modifications in coordination with the Avionics Technical Specialist, Maintenance Fleet Managers and Flight Operations.
- Provides avionics technical support for the analysis of avionics related Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives;
- Propose and develop aircraft maintenance procedures and Engineering Orders, based on aircraft reliability data and manufacturer recommendations to enable improved availability and cost effectiveness;
- Review reliability reports and avionics related discrepancies to propose improvements on avionics maintenance, aircraft MEL (Minimum Equipment List) and avionics modifications;
- Manage all Electronic subscription services (FMS NAV DB, Echarts, Emaps etc.) assuring the best service and cost effectiveness;
- Define database update procedures for crew-members in coordination with Flight Operations;
- Manage all communication services (Satcom voice; Satcom Data and Datalink services) assuring the best service and cost effectiveness;
- Assists the Avionics Technical Specialist in the 5 senses related projects.
Education
Bachelor's in Engineering
Certifications and Licenses
Years of Experience
2-4 years of experience
Core Competencies
Adaptability
Collaboration
Curiosity
Service-Oriented
Strives For Positive Results
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)
- Engineering degree in electronics or extensive avionics experience (preferably supported by EASA B2 Type Licence);
- 3 years of experience in avionics, in an airline, vendor or aircraft manufacturer;
- Effective Avionics and Electrical Systems knowledge and troubleshooting skills;
- Good Knowledge and understanding of Regulatory requirements (ANAC, EASA, UK CAA and FAA);
- Fluency in Business English (written and spoken);
- Proficiency in MS Office.
