Avionics Technician - Wichita Service Center (Various Shifts)

Job Summary:

To perform the less complex tasks of functional testing, troubleshooting and repairing avionics systems on board the aircraft at a Textron Aviation Service Center. May be required to assist higher and lower grade technicians.

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.
• Responsible only for own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
• Duties require knowledge in the field of electronics and the ability to use test equipment connected with this field.
• Two years college or technical school preferred.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum 3 years of experience in aircraft avionics systems, troubleshooting and repair.

Working Conditions:

• Generally good working conditions, occasionally exposed to disagreeable weather conditions.