Avionics Mobile Service Technician -Cincinnati, OH

Kautex Textron; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aviation company as an Avionics Mobile Service Technician, where you'll maintain Citation aircraft by installing and repairing avionics at remote locations. This role offers a competitive rewards package including a $4,000 sign-on bonus, educational assistance, and a 401K match, ensuring success for you and your family.

Benefits

401K company match + additional contribution

Education assistance for programs

Flight training bonus program

Fertility and adoption assistance

Free financial consultations

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in aircraft avionics systems.
• Preferred A&P License.
• Experience on Cessna, Hawker, or Beechcraft aircraft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing to diagnose avionics issues.
• Replace defective units and ensure FAA compliance.
• Conduct final testing and document repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Functional Testing

Safety Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Training equivalent to 2 years of college or technical school

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full-time Avionics Mobile Service Technician (MST). This role is critical to our mission, and we are offering a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus.

What you will be doing as an Avionics Mobile Service Technician:

You can expect to work on maintaining Citation aircraft while installing, troubleshooting, and repairing avionics systems at remote locations. You’ll assist the MST A & P, respond to customer inquiries, ensure satisfaction, and help maintain the service vehicle. Your role includes troubleshooting, testing, and coordinating with the Service Center Team.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Functional Testing and Troubleshooting: Perform functional testing to diagnose and repair avionics system issues based on customer complaints and in-flight analysis. Troubleshoot and correct defective units or wiring discrepancies, ensuring FAA compliance.
• Repairs and Modifications: Replace defective units, repair wiring, and install modifications using Textron Aviation schematics and blueprints, ensuring compliance with FCC regulations.
• Final Testing and Documentation: Conduct final testing of avionics equipment, sign off customer discrepancy sheets, and accompany pilots in flight as needed for system diagnosis, observation, or functional testing.
• Parts Management: Order and obtain necessary parts for aircraft repairs, ensuring cores are returned per established procedures.
• Safety and Quality Control: Communicate safety expectations, monitor the work environment for safety, correct unsafe acts, and stay current on latest developments to maintain FCC and FAA repair station licenses.
• Team Collaboration: Work as part of a team to meet customer expectations, assisting mechanics and avionics technicians as needed.

What you need to be successful:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Training equivalent to 2 years of college or technical school is required.
• Over 3 years’ experience in aircraft avionics systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
• A&P License is preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years on Cessna, Hawker, or Beechcraft aircraft preferred.

Why join us?

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits to support you and your family – now and in the future, starting day one.

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, paid at the start of the semester.
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
• Fertility and adoption assistance.
• Free financial consultations and guidance.
• Access to 14+ Employee Resource Groups.
• Explore more benefits here

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only part of our Total Rewards package, which is determined within a range based on experience, qualifications, and location. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the job requirements to apply, including military personnel, recent graduates, or those seeking a career change. We look forward to your application!