Avionics Engineer - Karratha

Textron Aviation; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company in Karratha, WA is seeking a skilled Avionics Engineer to identify and correct faults in jet, turboprop, and reciprocating multi-engine aircraft. You will perform annual inspections, modifications, and ensure airworthiness for delivery to customers.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, engine work, and accurate log reporting. Must have B2 CASA license, be English-proficient, and bring solid hands-on experience with business aviation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a B2 CASA license.
• Type rated on a Citation 560 with a JT15 Series.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Outstanding customer service abilities required.
• Experience on Business aviation.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and mechanical duties on jet and turboprop aircraft to prepare for flight and delivery.
• Performs annual and progressive inspections and modification work on customer aircraft.
• Repair or replace engine components and accessory items as needed.
• Prepare accurate written reports and issue/return documents.
• Conduct functional checks, engine tests, and alignment checks.
• Maintain safety and airworthiness standards on all assignments.

Skills

Diagnostics

Inspection procedures

Customer service

English language

Tool operation

Education

B2 CASA license

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Tensiometers

Micrometers

Dial gauges

Pressure gauges

Vacuum gauges

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Avionics Engineer to join our team in Karratha, Western Australia. The main role of the Avionics Engineer is to identify and correct malfunctioning jet, turboprop, and reciprocating multi-engine aircraft mechanical components and systems. Performs annual and progressive inspections as well as modification work on customer aircraft.

Job Duties

• Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more jet and/or turboprop, aircraft models involving diagnoses of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight and delivery to customer.
• Requires thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems, and components on all assigned aircraft.
• Checks, corrects, or replaces a variety of complex aircraft assemblies, landing gear systems, air conditioner system, pressurization system, and optional equipment installations.
• Repairs or replaces engine components and accessory items such as fuel control units, fuel injection system, air bleed system, oil and fuel pumps, starter/generators, and hydraulic and vacuum pumps.
• Requires knowledge of annual and progressive inspection procedures set forth in aircraft maintenance manuals. Performs modification work on aircraft systems and structures.
• Responsible for clear, concise, and accurate written reports in logs, inspection reports and in parts identification for issue and return documents.
• Conducts functional checks, engine test runs, instrument tests and alignment, and preventive maintenance on same. Rigging, synchronizing of throttles, and setting the stops.
• May be required to observe operation of mechanical systems during flight and troubleshoot problems for in-shop repairs.
• Performs duties in a manner consistent with the latest state of the art and highest standards of safety for maintaining aircraft in the most airworthy and reliable condition for the customers' safety.
• Uses tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, and a variety of hand tools to repair and modify systems or assemblies.

Education

• Must hold a B2 CASA license

Experience

• Type rated on a Citation 560 with a JT15 Series
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments necessary to perform job assignments
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Outstanding customer service abilities required
• Experience on Business aviation