Company Overview

Pilot John International (PJi) is a privately owned company whose mission is to be the premier supplier of GSE, aviation parts, supplies, and services to private, commercial, and general aviation entities. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional knowledge, an efficient experience, and excellent service.

Role Overview:

The Calibration Technician is responsible for executing a range of mechanical and electrical calibration tasks to verify the accuracy of measuring and testing equipment used in aviation. This role ensures compliance with precise technical specifications and supports the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of test equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calibration and Compliance: Calibrate measurement and test equipment to ensure they meet published technical specifications.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision test equipment, applying calibration knowledge to resolve issues.
• Procedure Development: Create calibration procedures based on detailed technical specifications, blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Gather, analyze, and record calibration data to produce detailed calibration reports and certificates.
• Corrective Actions: Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and implement corrective measures, such as adjustments, component replacement, or applying correction factors.
• Measurement Accuracy: Understand the sources of measurement errors and factors that can influence inaccurate results.
• Collaboration: Interact with other technicians, management, internal customers, manufacturers, and vendors to ensure effective operations and adherence to calibration standards.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Certifications: Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) A Force certification or equivalent training.
• Experience: 2+ years of calibration experience.
• Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO 17025, ANSI Z540.1, and ANSI Z540.3 standards.
• Math and Analytical Skills: Ability to perform basic math, algebraic functions, and measurement uncertainty calculations.
• Measurement Expertise: Familiarity with Measurement Uncertainty Budgets, TAR (Test Accuracy Ratio), TUR (Test Uncertainty Ratio), and Guard Banding methods.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate understanding of electronic theory, physical/dimensional principles, and calibration methodologies.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in following software-driven test programs a utilizing MS Office Suite or Google Suit
• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing. ? Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy in all tasks.
• Work Conditions: Willingness to work off-shifts and occasionally lift heavy equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Morehouse, Fluke, Mountz, Mitutoyo, and TestVonics a plus.

  Desired Competencies:

• Direct Communication: Clear, respectful, and honest communication, considering multiple perspectives and openly listening to others.

• Alignment with Organizational Goals: Aligns personal goals with company objectives and takes action to achieve them, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

• Performance-Driven: Consistently meets commitments, takes ownership of results, and collaborates across departments to support business success.

• Problem Solving and Innovation: Analyzes data to generate creative solutions, seeking alignment with leadership before implementing improvements.

• Collaboration and Relationship Building: Works effectively across functions to achieve company goals and fosters strong working relationships with team members and stakeholders.

• Inspiring Others: Motivates and energizes team members, encouraging innovat on, continuous improvement, and prioritization of business-critical tasks.

• Integrity: Upholds company values, always acts ethically, and reinforces the right behaviors.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport calibration equipment weighing up to 25 pounds regularly; heavier items with assistance.
• Ability to sit, stand, or move about for long periods during testing procedures.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance