CBA Avionics Technician Navy C-12 Program NAS Patuxent River, MD

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING DUTIES. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND LISTED AS SUCH IN THE INCUMBENTS PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ELEMENTS. VARIOUS TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED UNDER EACH ESSENTIAL FUNCTION. THOSE THAT ARE LISTED UNDER THE EXAMPLES OF WORK ARE NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE; THEY ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND MAY BE AMENDED OR ADDED TO AS NEEDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

1. FAA A&P License
2. Avionics Maintenance

EXAMPLES OF WORK

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED IN THIS CLASSIFICATION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING TASKS. THESE TASKS MAY BE AMENDED OR OTHER TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED AS NECESSARY.

• Obtains a proper pass down concerning discrepancies reported by speaking to the pilots and technicians or reviewing work order books and flight cans.
• Performs system checkout by the proper maintenance manual.
• Identifies failures of a system that verifies the discrepancy reported.
• Reports the findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Isolates system failure to possible root cause of failure.
• Repairs or replaces defective items to correct failure.
• Performs system testing for operational integrity.
• Obtains proper maintenance manual blueprints and schematics to perform a checkout of the system.
• Researches to ensure current directives are incorporated or addressed concerning the system.
• Contact outside services (manufacturer technical representatives etc.) for assistance when required to perform maintenance.
• Recommends the management systems to be installed.
• Identifies system failure and replaces or repairs defective items.
• Performs operational system checkout utilizing proper manual or checklist.
• Reports repair to the Quality Control Department for acceptance.
• Completes maintenance sign-offs.
• Completes all required correspondence to deliver the aircraft back to ready-for-flight status.
• Performs ground runs or test flights to ensure system operations.
• Debrief essential personnel on the repair and maintenance actions.
• Performs maintenance on aircraft avionics and electrical systems to prescribed specifications.
• Troubleshoots to determine malfunctions in aircraft avionics electrical engine propeller and airframe systems.
• Repairs aircraft avionics electrical engine propeller and airframe systems.
• Installs inspects tests and repairs all aircraft systems including communications navigation electrical engine propeller and airframe systems.
• Calibrates installed systems to prescribed specifications.
• Order replacement parts when necessary.
• Uses all mandated safety equipment.
• Completes all checklists forms and reports as required.
• Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers businesses and coworkers.
• Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.

• Follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

INCUMBENT PERFORMS OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED AND REQUIRED; ANY DUTIES/TASKS INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ELEMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THAT EMPLOYEES POSITION WITHIN THE JOB CLASSIFICATION.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (SME) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based on job analysis information supplied by these SMEs. However if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Director of Human Resources in writing identifying the related education and experience that demonstrates the candidates ability to perform all essential functions of the position. If a candidate believes he/she needs a reasonable accommodation to meet these minimum qualifications or if called for an interview to attend such an interview the candidate must notify the Director of Human Resources in writing of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED) AND five (5) years of experience in work related to the above-described examples.

FAA A&P License.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

The following skills and abilities are required:

• to understand and use the English language both oral and written to communicate information or ideas to another person or persons;

• to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals;
• to compute rate ratio and percent;
• to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals;
• to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages area circumference and volume;
• to apply basic algebra and geometry;
• to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations;
• to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form;
• to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions;
• to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables;
• to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems;
• to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables;
• in planning and organizing;
• to comprehend and process information rapidly and accurately;
• to recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem;
• in problem analysis and independent decision-making;
• to apply general concepts or rules to specific cases to proceed from stated premises to their logical conclusions;
• to discern priorities;
• to write legibly;
• to understand and follow directions;
• to perform a task in the presence of distracting stimulation or under monotonous conditions without significant loss of thought process and efficiency;
• in intra- and inter-personal relations;
• to perceive and feel such attributes of objects and materials as size shape temperature or texture;
• to apply rules or objectives to the given information to arrange that information in the best or most appropriate sequence;
• to manipulate or transform visual images or special patterns or objects into other special arrangements;
• in handling stressful situations;
• to operate hand and power tools;
• to obtain a national or agency requirement security clearance a passport and/or visa;
• to travel worldwide on short notice and work independently;
• to interpret drawings specifications and schematics of aircraft instrument/electronic components; and
• to recognize from schematics and drawings not only how one assembly functions but also how various assemblies interact with each other.

Knowledge of the following is required:

• databases sufficient to perform the job duties and tasks associated with the position;
• component repair;
• instrument electronic and electrical test equipment;
• military or commercial aviation maintenance;
• U.S. Government regulations for federal contractors and FAA Maintenance programs; and
• aircraft maintenance terminology.

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

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts which risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals outdoor weather conditions and extreme cold or heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high precarious places and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

• Benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance AD&D and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Required Experience:

IC