Avionics Technician A (5th Shift)

Job Description

Role Overview Install, adjust, functional test, troubleshoot and repair avionics systems on board aircraft at a Textron Aviation Service Center. You may be required to assist lower grade technicians. This position works the 5th shift. Key Responsibilities Carry out the functional testing required to isolate a customer complaint in a particular avionics system and repair that aircraft system in accordance with FAA procedures. Diagnose problems and take corrective action based on in-flight analysis and/or evaluation of information received from the customer. Troubleshoot problems on defective units or wiring discrepancies. Replace defective units, repair wiring and carry out modifications, working from Textron Aviation schematics, blueprints and service bulletins. Take responsibility for final testing of avionics equipment and for signing off customer discrepancy sheets. Ensure all transmitting and receiving equipment (including pulse equipment) complies with applicable FCC rules and regulations. Install modifications on the aircraft, including wiring build-up and aircraft installations. Accompany the pilot in flight as required to functional test repaired systems and/or align systems. Train lower grade technicians as required. Continually update knowledge and stay current on the latest avionics developments and equipment to maintain the current status of all FCC and FAA repair station licences. Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Carry out the functional testing required to isolate a customer complaint in a particular avionics system and repair that aircraft system in accordance with FAA procedures.
• Diagnose problems and take corrective action based on in-flight analysis and/or evaluation of information received from the customer.
• Troubleshoot problems on defective units or wiring discrepancies.
• Replace defective units, repair wiring and carry out modifications, working from Textron Aviation schematics, blueprints and service bulletins.
• Take responsibility for final testing of avionics equipment and for signing off customer discrepancy sheets.
• Ensure all transmitting and receiving equipment (including pulse equipment) complies with applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Install modifications on the aircraft, including wiring build-up and aircraft installations.
• Accompany the pilot in flight as required to functional test repaired systems and/or align systems.
• Train lower grade technicians as required.
• Continually update knowledge and stay current on the latest avionics developments and equipment to maintain the current status of all FCC and FAA repair station licences.
• Perform related duties as required.