Avionics Technician (Lead) - Orlando, FL

Cessna Aircraft Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company is seeking an experienced avionics technician in Orlando, Florida, to perform functional testing and troubleshooting on aircraft avionics systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in avionics system repair, particularly with Cessna/Beechcraft products.

This role involves isolating customer complaints, diagnosing problems, and repairing defects as needed. A high school education is required, with preference given to those who have additional technical training. Airframe and Power Plant Certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in aircraft avionics system troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with Cessna/Beechcraft products is required.
• Airframe and Power Plant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs functional testing to isolate customer complaints in avionics systems.
• Diagnoses problems based on in-flight analysis or customer information.
• Replaces defective units and repairs wiring.

Skills

Aircraft avionics system troubleshooting

Repairing avionics systems

Troubleshooting defective units

Education

High School education or equivalent

College or technical school preferred

Job description

Job Number

343045

Overview

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the functional testing required to isolate a customer complaint in a particular avionics system and repairing that aircraft system in accordance with FAA procedures.
• Based on in-flight analysis and/or evaluation of information received from the customer, diagnoses problems and takes corrective action.
• Troubleshoots problems to defective units or wiring discrepancies.
• Replaces defective units, repairs wiring and modifies aircraft as required.
• As required, accompanies pilot in flight to functional test repaired systems and/or aligned systems.
• Works from aircraft orders, wiring diagrams, oral and written instructions to perform job duties.

EDUCATION

• High School education or equivalent is required, college or technical school and/or military electronic schools preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of experience in aircraft avionics system troubleshooting and repair.
• Minimum 2 years of experience on Cessna/Beechcraft products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.
• Airframe and Power Plant Certification preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.