Senior Avionics & Electrical Technician – Flight Test

SYOS Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking an experienced Electrical/Avionics Technician to join our team and support the build, integration and flight-test of autonomous aircraft in New Zealand. This hands-on role involves preparing aircraft for flight, maintaining systems, and troubleshooting in workshop and field environments.

You will install, test, and integrate electrical and avionics systems, interpret schematics, and assist with wiring, modifications and flight-test operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aircraft electrical, avionics, maintenance or manufacturing.
• Strong aviation experience as an Electrical or Avionics Technician.
• Helicopter experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, test and maintain aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Prepare aircraft for flight trials, including pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find electrical, avionics and aircraft systems.
• Support flight-line operations and field-based repairs.
• Assist with wiring, harnesses, connectors, sensors, communications and flight-control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Support aircraft modifications, fabrication and integration.
• Work closely with engineers, pilots and flight test teams.
• Follow all safety and quality standards.

Skills

Aircraft electrical

Avionics

Fault-finding

Field operations

Hands-on fabrication

Job description

SYOS Aerospace is seeking an experienced Electrical/Avionics Technician to join our team and support the build, integration and flight-test of autonomous aircraft in New Zealand. This hands-on role involves preparing aircraft for flight, maintaining systems, and troubleshooting in workshop and field environments.

You will install, test, and integrate electrical and avionics systems, interpret schematics, and assist with wiring, modifications and flight-test operations.