Avionics Technician

PlaneSmart! Aviation; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Star Aviation, a fast-moving FAA Part 145 repair station at Addison Airport (KADS), is seeking an Avionics Technician who is solid, dependable, and takes pride in clean installs and paperwork.

The role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing avionics systems, performing upgrades, and coordinating with maintenance teams to keep projects moving. 3–5 years of hands-on avionics experience and strong wiring skills are preferred. Garmin experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on avionics experience in GA, turboprop, and/or business aviation.
• Comfortable troubleshooting (not just swapping boxes).
• Strong wiring skills: crimping, soldering, routing, lacing, shielding, terminations.
• Familiar with common test equipment and avionics tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, installation manuals, and service docs.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test aircraft avionics systems and components.
• Perform avionics upgrades, retrofits, wiring repairs, and harness fabrication.
• Use wiring diagrams/schematics to diagnose faults efficiently (and correctly).
• Conduct operational checks, pitot/static checks as applicable, and return-to-service testing.
• Document work performed clearly and accurately (logbook entries, work orders).
• Coordinate with maintenance/inspection teams to keep projects moving and customers happy.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow shop procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Wiring skills

Diagrams reading

Test equipment familiarity

Documentation

Tools

DMM

Ramp testers

Job description

Clear Star Aviation is a fast-moving FAA Part 145 repair station at Addison Airport (KADS). We work on everything from piston to turboprop to light/mid jets, and we’re looking for an Avionics Technician who’s solid, dependable, and takes pride in clean installs and clean paperwork.

What you’ll do

Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test aircraft avionics systems and components

Perform avionics upgrades, retrofits, wiring repairs, and harness fabrication

Use wiring diagrams/schematics to diagnose faults efficiently (and correctly)

Conduct operational checks, pitot/static checks as applicable, and return-to-service testing

Document work performed clearly and accurately (logbook entries, work orders)

Coordinate with maintenance/inspection teams to keep projects moving and customers happy

Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow shop procedures and quality standards

What we’re looking for (3–5 years)

3–5 years hands‑on avionics experience in GA, turboprop, and/or business aviation

Comfortable troubleshooting (not just swapping boxes)

Strong wiring skills: crimping, soldering (as needed), routing, lacing, shielding, terminations

Familiar with common test equipment (DMM, ramp testers, etc.) and avionics tooling

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, installation manuals, and service docs

Reliable, team‑oriented, and able to manage priorities in a busy shop

Preferred aircraft experience (make/model)

Light & Mid Jets

Cessna Citation: CJ series (CJ1/CJ2/CJ3/CJ4), Citation XLS/XLS+ (560XL), Citation V/Ultra/Encore (560), Citation II/Bravo (550/552)

Popular Turboprops

Beechcraft: King Air 90/100/200/300 series

Pilatus: PC-12

Nice-to-haves

Garmin avionics installation/troubleshooting experience (G1000/G3000/G5000, GTN, etc.)