Flight Avionics Tech | Precision Electrical Systems Tester

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS, is seeking a skilled avionics technician to functionally test aircraft electrical and electronic systems and restore malfunctions per engineering and flight test requirements.

You will work with orders, schematics and specifications to plan installations and test sequences, coordinate with engineering, and ensure quality of work. The role includes field or ramp testing as needed and requires at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.
• Ability to interpret schematic drawings, assembly blueprints and specifications is required.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years diversified aircraft electrical and electronic installation and functional testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs functional testing and troubleshooting operations to determine cause of malfunctioning electrical and electronic systems used in production aircraft.
• Works from orders, inspection records, drawings, specifications, and instructions to assure correct flight operation of systems such as autopilots, flight directors, EFIS, radios and windshear.
• Observes operation of electrical systems during flight or testing and makes necessary voltage and heading adjustments.
• Plans installation, functional testing and repair sequences for standard and optional equipment, coordinating with supervision, engineering and avionics as needed.
• Takes corrective action to repair malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools; maintains a clean working area.
• Performs other related duties such as field or ramp taxi of aircraft.
• Responsible for quality of own work.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Aircraft electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS, is seeking a skilled avionics technician to functionally test aircraft electrical and electronic systems and restore malfunctions per engineering and flight test requirements.

You will work with orders, schematics and specifications to plan installations and test sequences, coordinate with engineering, and ensure quality of work. The role includes field or ramp testing as needed and requires at least 3 years of relevant experience.