Experienced Avionics Technician - Tampa, FL

Cessna Aircraft Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A leading aircraft manufacturing company in Tampa, FL, is looking for an Experienced Avionics Technician. In this role, you will perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics systems aboard aircraft. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in avionics system troubleshooting and repair. A high school education is required, with preference given to those from technical schools or military electronic programs. This position includes a competitive salary and up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent is required, college or technical school and/or military electronic schools preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in aircraft avionics system troubleshooting and repair.
• Training or experience in avionics troubleshooting and repair is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs functional testing to isolate customer complaints in avionics systems.
• Diagnoses problems based on in-flight analysis and customer information.
• Troubleshoots problems to defective units or wiring discrepancies.
• Replaces defective units and repairs wiring as needed.
• Accompanies pilot in flight to test repaired systems if required.
• Works from aircraft orders and wiring diagrams to perform duties.

Skills

Troubleshooting avionics

Repair avionics systems

FAA procedures

Security badge eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Airframe & Powerplant Certification preferred

Technical school experience preferred

Job description

Job Description - Experienced Avionics Technician - Tampa, FL (332517)

Job Number: 332517

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 SUMMARY:

Performs the tasks of functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairing avionics systems on board the aircraft at a Textron Aviation Service Center.

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.

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.

This role is eligible for up to a $15,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus based on level of experience. 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.