Aviation Maintenance Technician
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What you'll do The primary function of the Maintenance Technician is to support Viasat’s customers at Denver while performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and return to service of the Viasat Broadband System onboard customer aircraft.
This role will assure that all work performed is accomplished in accordance with all company, airline manuals. The skill and knowledge level for this position must be commercial aircraft systems, specifically electrical and avionics equipment troubleshooting and testing.
Expect to work on assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment, initiative and technical knowledge to resolve problems and / or develop recommended solutions.
The day-to-day What’s the day-to-day like for this candidate? Work collectively with Viasat’s Customer Support Center (CSC) and Planning.
Ensure that all the required maintenance and preventative maintenance is being performed in accordance with all company, airline and FAA regulations.
Assist in diagnostics checks on Viasat system installed onboard customer aircraft. Provide training of the Viasat system to maintenance vendors and airline personnel.
Ensures all tooling and equipment required to maintain the Viasat system is available and up to date. Assist Line Maintenance Manager in the development of improved maintenance and preventative maintenance of the Viasat system.
Mentors others to ensure they achieve a thorough working knowledge of Viasat systems. Provide feedback to vendors and airline partners regarding Viasat systems and provide solutions needed for areas for Continuous Improvement.
May on occasion be sent on field maintenance calls Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance What you'll need Strong customer service experience assisting customers with the planning and executing of aircraft line maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
Experience with documenting maintenance work with an emphasis on accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical material to a variety of audiences.
Experience with creating strong relationships and collaborating with internal and external customers Strong track record of meeting deadlines and exceeding customer expectations.
Fluent in English Must be located in Houston, TX Airframe Certification Ability to travel up to 25% This is an FAA safety sensitive position.
Participation in our Drug-Alcohol program is required. What will help you on the job General FAA regulations knowledge and log book sign off Associates degree in related field preferred FAA safety sensitive This is an FAA safety sensitive position, which requires participation in our Drug-Alcohol program, including pre-employment testing and random testing.
It is an essential function of the position that the employee meets the safety requirements of the FAA. Salary range $32.
62 - $51.59 / hourly At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience.
Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.
viasat.com / LifeAtViasat / Benefits. EEO statement Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.
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