Company: Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU)
Employment: Full-Time; Non-exempt; Boise, Idaho (in-person)
Department: Aircraft Services—Repair Station
Travel: Up to 50% (some international)  
Travel Compensation: All business expenses paid + per diem
Compensation: $80,000-$100,00 (all-in earnings) DOE

Bring your skills to a mission that matters
At Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), we support real-world aviation missions by delivering NVIS-compatible lighting and filtration upgrades that enable crews to operate safely and effectively in low-light environments. We provide a total-package night vision solution that includes equipment supply, NVIS aircraft integration, and hands-on training to ensure teams are fully prepared for demanding operations.

As a mission-driven small business, we offer more than just a job. Here, your work is visible, your craftsmanship makes a difference, and your ideas can have a direct impact on how we serve our customers and advance aviation safety.

Position Summary
As an NVIS Installation Technician you’ll install NVIS-compatible supplemental lighting and filtration systems on both rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft. You’ll follow applicable STC data and Repair Station standards, complete required documentation, provide professional customer support, and help strengthen our processes through continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do
NVIS/STC Installations & Quality

• Install supplemental NVIS lighting and filtration systems per applicable STC data and approved procedures
• Ensure tools and equipment remain compliant with calibration/inspection requirements throughout projects
• Execute and distribute return-to-service documentation after work is completed and approved

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete installation checklists, work orders, and required documentation per Repair Station Manual/forms requirements
• Maintain accurate expense reporting after travel/installation assignments
• Ensure initial and recurrent training records are documented and maintained per the Repair Station Training Manual
• Develop working knowledge of FAA regulations/guidance applicable to the role and consistently comply with requirements

Customer Support & Collaboration

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to customers (remote and on-site
• Coordinate with customers, prospective customers, DERs, DARs, FAA, and foreign civil aviation authorities as needed during STC modifications
• Keep Quality and Repair Station leadership informed of technical issues and recurring trends

Continuous Improvement & Repair Station Support

• Identify opportunities to improve manuals, specifications, checklists, and procedures and support updates through proper approvals
• Participate in creating/updating Modification Specifications
• Support additional Repair Station functions as needed (may include general maintenance and occasional administrative/back-office tasks)

Required (minimum one of the following):

• 4+ years of experience in aircraft electrical/avionics installation/modification; NVIS/STC installation experience strongly preferred OR
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe (A) and entry-level experience OR
• ASTM/NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification with 2+ years of experience

 What You Bring (Required)

• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and a safety-first mindset
• Ensure continued airworthiness by interpreting and applying applicable regulations (e.g., 14 CFR, EASA, internal standards) to designs, changes, and in-service issues
• Competence in completing aircraft maintenance documentation, work forms, and Return to Service (RTS) requirements
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and follow STC-driven procedures
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to mentor, train, and collaborate effectively with other technicians
• Professional communication and customer service skills (you’ll represent ASU at customer sites)
• Valid passport required (international travel)

 Benefits

• Medical insurance (employee paid for)
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) + employer match
• 401(k) retirement plan + employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays