Location: Orlando United States of America
Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the worlds largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And together each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.
When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight you rely on an increasingly fast paced world we make the unpredictable predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.
Test Equipment Technician II
Orlando FL (Onsite)
Position Summary
Thales is looking for aTest Equipment Technician II to provide support for test equipment repair maintenance and calibration. Activities need to be carried out efficiently and expeditiously to ensure the maximum availability of test equipment to the Operations Team.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Provide a professional responsive and service oriented approach for test equipment maintenance and support; Identify and proactively address test equipment issues without requiring supervision or direct request; Launch initiatives to improve test means availability by addressing recurring issues.
- Coordinate purchasing requirements for shop supplies and related services (prepare Purchase Recs and follow up on PO placement are goods/services receipts); Coordinate Calibration management of Repair Shop assets for IFE / ASW & ELS maintaining database entries and scheduling calibration services.
- Manage daily workload/priorities to achieve maximum availability of test equipment for Operations; Perform installation and validation of software updates; Lead activities with subcontractors in support of test equipment and tooling manufacturing and maintenance.
- Contribute in new test equipment procurement and installation; Develop and implement an efficient process of maintaining an optimum level of test equipment spares stock; Share preventive maintenance best practices.
- Collaborates with Technical Support Engineers with regional counterparts with HSE officer.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in electronics with 6 years of work experience maintaining electronics or avionics testing and repair equipment within the aerospace industry or a high school diploma or GED with 8 years of experience in electronics or avionics testing and repair equipment within the aerospace industry.
- Must be able to demonstrate high proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics; Strong understanding of analog digital and electromechanical circuitry.
- Experience with manual and automatic test benches; Hands-on experience in test equipment design fabrication installation troubleshooting and repairs; Ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment dealing with numerous internal and external organizations.
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment both large and small; Ability to identify plan and deliver improvement plans without supervision; Self-motivation and history of successful direct contribution to company objectives.
- Ability to analyze complex issues and develop logical corrective actions approaches; Advance Experience working with MS Word and Excel; Above average level of personal responsibility and well-developed sense of urgency.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others individually and in teams; Solid organization decision-making judgment and team-oriented skills.
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Special Position Requirements
- Schedule: Core work hours required for this position 8 AM-5PM Monday through Friday.
- Physical Environment: Repair Station environment may present elevated noise levels.
- Physical Demands: Moderate physical activity frequently handling objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds.
- Travel: This position may require domestic and/or international travel less than 10%.
- Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.
What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:
- Elective Health and Dental plans.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match and without vesting period.
- Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.
- Company provided Life Insurance.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified consistent with federal law state law and local ordinances.
We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 57228.75 - 95381.25 USD Annual
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.
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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:
Elective Health Dental Vision FSA/HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w/LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program