Flight Avionics Tech B

Company: 
Textron Aviation
Category: 
Avionics
Job Type: 
Permanent
City: 
Wichita
State: 
Kansas
Country: 
United States

Flight Avionics Tech BTextron 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.DescriptionJob Summary:To functional test a variety of aircraft avionics and electrical systems and restore malfunctioning system toproper operation in compliance with engineering and flight test requirements. May be required to assisthigher grade Technicians.Job Responsibilities:

  • Plans and performs a wide variety of functional testing and troubleshooting operations to

determine cause of malfunctioning electrical and electronic systems used in productionmultiengine aircraft. Complex systems may develop unusual malfunctions which are correctedaccording to accepted methods and engineering requirements.o Works from aircraft orders, inspection records, schematic drawings, engineeringspecifications, oral and written instructions to assure that aircraft meets requirements forproper flight operation of systems such as auto pilots, flight directors, automatic directionfinders, high frequency transmitters, radios, heating systems, weather radar, DME,transponders, EFIS systems and windshear.

  • Observes operation of electrical and electronic systems while aircraft is in flight or being tested on

flight ramp. Adjusts GCUS and parallel generator voltages, compass directions, auto pilotheadings and make other adjustments as required.

  • Uses aircraft orders and inspection records to determine systems requirements. Plans

installation, functional testing and repair sequences for standard and optional equipment tocomplete work according to schedules. May contact plant supervision, engineering and avionicsdepartments to arrange for delivery of shortage items and to obtain specifications for optionalequipment. Works with vendor representative and/or engineering.

  • Takes corrective action to repair malfunctioning systems using a variety of test equipment and

hand tools. Maintains clean working area.

  • Performs other related duties as required such as field or ramp taxi of aircraft.
  • Responsible for quality of own work.

QualificationsEducation:Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification, andknowledge of electrical and electronic principles. Ability to interpret schematic drawings, assemblyblueprints and specifications is required.Experience:Requires a minimum of 3 years diversified aircraft electrical and electronic installation and functionaltesting experience to have working knowledge of a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems.This role is eligible for a $4,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus. Terms conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.Kansas Tax Credit:Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.EEO StatementTextron 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.Recruiting Company: Textron AviationPrimary Location: US-Kansas-WichitaJob Function: ManufacturingSchedule: Full-timeJob Level: Individual ContributorJob Type: StandardShift: Second ShiftJob Posting: 08/10/2025, 7:37:15 PMJob Number: 333494

First posted: 
2/15/2025 6:01:48 AM

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