Weekend Avionics Technician — Go Team

Cessna Aircraft Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match + additional annual

Education assistance for undergraduate

Flight training bonus program

Fertility and adoption assistance

Free financial consultations and_guid

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking an Avionics Technician to join the Go Team in Indianapolis, IN on a weekend schedule. You will test, troubleshoot, and repair advanced avionics systems directly on aircraft at a service center, traveling regionally as needed while based at home base.

This hands-on role emphasizes precision, leadership, and clear communication with customers. You will lead small crews, follow FAA procedures, interpret wiring diagrams, and document work to ensure compliant installations

Qualifications

• A high school education or equivalent is required
• A comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems is required
• Use of arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications along with knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles is required
• A minimum 3 years of diversified experience in aircraft systems, troubleshooting and repair is required

Responsibilities

• Advanced Avionics Troubleshooting & Repair: Lead complex functional testing, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and modification of avionics and electrical systems using FAA‑approved procedures and technical documentation
• Final System Testing & Certification: Perform final avionics and electrical system testing, ensure FCC compliance for all transmitting and receiving equipment, and sign aircraft logbook releases under an FAA Repairman Certificate
• In‑Flight Diagnostics & Validation: Diagnose discrepancies using in‑flight data and customer feedback, take corrective action, and accompany pilots on functional test flights as required to verify system performance
• Technical Leadership & Crew Guidance: Act as crew lead for teams of up to five technicians, guiding troubleshooting efforts and mentoring lower‑level technicians through complex avionics issues
• Customer Collaboration & Issue Resolution: Partner directly with customers to explain avionics discrepancies, provide clear technical debriefs, and resolve concerns with professionalism and sound judgment
• Aircraft Documentation & Blueprint Interpretation: Execute work from aircraft orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, and vendor data to ensure precise, compliant installations and repairs

Skills

Aircraft mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Textron Aviation is seeking an Avionics Technician to join the Go Team in Indianapolis, IN on a weekend schedule. You will test, troubleshoot, and repair advanced avionics systems directly on aircraft at a service center, traveling regionally as needed while based at home base.

This hands-on role emphasizes precision, leadership, and clear communication with customers. You will lead small crews, follow FAA procedures, interpret wiring diagrams, and document work to ensure compliant installations