Avionics Technician (Weekend Shift) - Milwaukee, WI

Textron Aviation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $4,000 (pre-tax)

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Job summary

Textron Aviation is hiring an Avionics Technician for Milwaukee, WI, to perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics systems on aircraft at our service center. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to FAA procedures while supporting top aviation standards.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues from in-flight data, replacing defective units, and accompanying pilots on flight tests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in aircraft avionics troubleshooting and repair.
• A&P certification is helpful.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairing avionics systems on board aircraft.
• Isolate and repair avionics issues following FAA procedures.
• Analyze in-flight data and customer feedback to diagnose issues.
• Replace defective units, repair wiring, and modify aircraft as needed.
• Accompany pilots to conduct functional tests of repaired systems.
• Follow wiring diagrams and instructions based on aircraft orders.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Aircraft repair

Functional testing

Reading wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bronze level WorkKeys certification

Job description

Avionics Technician (Weekend Shift) - Milwaukee, WI

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.

Description

We are hiring immediately for an Avionics Technician.

What you will be doing as an Avionics Technician:

In this role, you can expect to perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of avionics systems on board aircraft at a Textron Aviation Service Center. Your expertise will ensure the safety and efficiency of our aircraft. Join us and play a crucial role in maintaining top-notch aviation standards.

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

• 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

Qualifications

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

Why join us?

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
• Explore more benefits here

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts 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.

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!

This role is eligible for a $4,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus. Terms & conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.

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.