PC Test Technician

HEICO; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Engineering Inc, a HEICO company, seeks a PC Test Technician I to inspect and test electronic aircraft components within communication, navigation, and flight control systems.

Responsibilities include operational, visual and functional testing to meet Quality standards, using ARINC 429, CSDB, and CAN tools, documenting results, diagnosing malfunctions, and assisting audits by clients and FAA personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing electronic aircraft components.
• Familiarity with ARINC 429, CAN, and related data-bus protocols.
• Commitment to quality standards and precise documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts operational, visual and functional testing to ensure strict compliance with Gables Engineering’s Quality standards. Tests include: Visual inspection, Continuity tests, Functional tests, Software flashing.
• Utilizes test equipment to monitor and simulate transmission of data along ARINC 429, CSDB signals and CAN simulator
• Documents test results via acceptance test reports ensuring UUT has complete testing documentation and is ready for inspection
• Diagnoses the cause of malfunctions, identifies failures, and performs basic repairs of defective components based on analysis of test results
• Participates in audits conducted by clients and Federal Aviation Administration personnel as necessary
• Strong computer knowledge to run dedicated testing software

Skills

Electrical testing

ARINC 429

CAN bus

Quality assurance

Tools

Test equipment

Testing software

Oscilloscope

Job description

Gables Engineering Inc, a HEICO company, is a leader in custom avionic controls and advanced cockpit solutions. Our engineers stay at the cutting edge of control panel technology, partnering closely with aircraft operators to deliver tailored solutions for modern fleets. We are vertically integrated, enabling faster design‑to‑production cycles, superior quality control, and reliable on‑time delivery. At Gables, innovation moves quickly—from concept to cockpit.
POSITION: PC Test Technician I
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Testing

Position Summary

The PC Test Technician I is responsible for inspecting and testing electronic aircraft components on communication, navigation and flight control systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts operational, visual and functional testing to ensure strict compliance with Gables Engineering’s Quality standards. Tests include:
• Visual inspection
• Continuity tests
• Functional tests
• Software flashing
• Utilizes test equipment to monitor and simulate transmission of data along ARINC 429, CSDB signals and CAN simulator
• Documents test results via acceptance test reports ensuring UUT has complete testing documentation and is ready for inspection
• Diagnoses the cause of malfunctions, identifies failures, and performs basic repairs of defective components based on analysis of test results
• Participates in audits conducted by clients and Federal Aviation Administration personnel as necessary
• Strong computer knowledge to run dedicated testing software