Avionics Technician (Various Shifts)

Cessna Aircraft Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Fertility and adoption assistance

Free financial consultations

Free financial consultations

Job summary

A leading aircraft manufacturer is hiring an Avionics Technician in Houston, Texas. This role involves troubleshooting, isolating, and repairing avionics systems, following FAA procedures. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. The company offers competitive pay, benefits like 401K matching, education assistance, and a flight training bonus, with a strong focus on skill development and workplace diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in aircraft avionics system troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to diagnose in-flight data and customer feedback.
• A&P Certification is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Isolate and repair avionics system issues.
• Analyze in-flight data and customer feedback.
• Identify and resolve wiring discrepancies.
• Replace defective units as needed.
• Flight Testing: Accompany pilots to conduct functional tests on repaired or aligned systems as needed
• Instruction Compliance: Perform duties based on aircraft orders, wiring diagrams, and both oral and written instructions

Skills

Aircraft avionics system troubleshooting

Problem diagnosis

Functional testing

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Avionics Technician (Various Shifts) – 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.

We are hiring immediately for an Avionics Technician.

Responsibilities

• Functional Testing: Isolate and repair avionics system issues based on customer complaints, following FAA procedures
• Problem Diagnosis: Analyze in-flight data and customer feedback to diagnose and correct issues
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve defects in units or wiring discrepancies
• Component Replacement: Replace defective units, repair wiring, and modify aircraft as needed
• Flight Testing: Accompany pilots to conduct functional tests on repaired or aligned systems as needed
• Instruction Compliance: Perform duties based on aircraft orders, wiring diagrams, and both oral and written instructions

What you need to be successful

• A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
• A minimum 2 years experience in aircraft avionics system troubleshooting and repair is required
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification is helpful
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable, is required

Compensation and Benefits

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

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
• Free financial consultations and guidance

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.

About Our Workplace

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!

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.