Electronics Avionics Technician Level III - 2nd shift

Safran Group

Grand Prairie (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Safran in North America, Texas, Grand Prairie, is seeking an Electronics Avionics Technician Level III for the 2nd shift. You will perform production and maintenance tasks on avionics equipment, ensuring compliance with approved data and quality standards.

The role emphasizes FAA regulations, CMM compliance, and precise measurements, with responsibilities spanning testing, repairs, documentation, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and three years of related experience.
Five or more years of related work experience for Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician III.

Responsibilities

Conduct standard testing procedures on various equipment and validate the results.
Repair aviation units in compliance with FAA regulations and the CMM requirements.
Disassemble, clean, and visually inspect parts to identify issues or wear.
Reassemble parts, ensuring measurements meet specified tolerances.
Accurately track and document activities, and maintain control of parts.
Follow safety, health and environmental regulations and support HSE policies.
Update work order information in the ERP system.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years of related experience

Job description

Electronics Avionics Technician Level III - 2nd shift

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Reference number

2026-185161

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Mro equipement repair

Job title

Electronics Avionics Technician Level III - 2nd shift

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician is responsible for carrying out production or maintenance tasks on a range of equipment, ensuring all work complies with approved technical data and quality manual standards.

This position is for the second shift, scheduled from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Essential Job Functions

Conduct standard testing procedures on various equipment and validate the results.
Perform repairs on aviation units in compliance with FAA regulations and in accordance with the Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) requirements.
Disassemble, clean, and visually inspect parts to identify issues or wear.
Reassemble parts, ensuring all measurements meet specified tolerances and requirements.
Accurately track and document all activities, maintaining proper control of parts.
Help maintain shop compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Contribute to process improvements aimed at reducing cycle time.
Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.
Apply maintenance manuals to evaluate and determine the acceptability of components.
Regularly update work order information in the ERP system.
Follow established procedures, making adjustments as necessary and promptly notifying supervisors; recommend expenditures as needed.
Safeguard confidential and sensitive information to protect SEDA's reputation and competitive position.
Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, actively supporting Safran HSE policies and remaining vigilant for potential hazards when adopting new skills or equipment.
Other duties may be assigned.

Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician III: In addition to the above, is also responsible for the following:

Fully understand how all mechanical parts and systems interact within the unit.
Independently troubleshoot SRUs, diagnosing issues such as faulty motors or brakes without supervision.
Repair all SRUs to meet operational standards.
Develop innovative repair solutions when standard parts are unavailable, including cannibalization (CANN) and alternative fixes.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of unit operation and review unit history to identify trends and anticipate maintenance needs.
Convert and apply torque specifications between Metric and ASME standards; adjust and calibrate all torque wrenches accurately.
Perform precise measurements using calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) for shim adjustments.
Conduct soldering on electronic components with proficiency.
Test electronic components (diodes, capacitors, relays) and interpret schematics.
Adhere strictly to safety procedures and quality standards.
Maintain FAA Repairman Certification and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

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Travel Specificity

Potential travel between Grand Prairie, Texas and other locations is not expected (up to 0%).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move about the office and shop floor. Constantly operates and use a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer and laboratory machinery. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds across office for various needs.

Work Environment

The work environment is an office and on the shop floor. Noise level in the office is quiet and on the shop floor can occasionally require hearing protection.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician III: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic level of Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel
Knowledge of 5S, Lean and Kaizen methods is a plus
Knowledge of production and repair tools and benches, instrumentation and measuring skills
Knowledge of FAA regulations and understanding of quality requirements
Compliance with safety rules (PPE – Personal Prevention Equipment)
Compliance with procedures and standards – knowledge of CMM requirements

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills