Avionics Technician - Go Team
Areas of operation
United StatesJob Description
Role Overview In this role you can expect to test, troubleshoot and repair advanced avionics systems directly on aircraft at a Textron Aviation Service Center. You will travel within your assigned region to support customers while remaining based at your home service centre when not on the road. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, precision and seeing their work take flight. The shift pattern is 3 x 12 hours, Wednesday to Friday, days. Key Responsibilities Advanced avionics troubleshooting and 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 and 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 and 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 and crew guidance: act as crew lead for teams of up to five technicians, guiding troubleshooting efforts and mentoring more junior technicians through complex avionics issues Customer collaboration and issue resolution: work directly with customers to explain avionics discrepancies, provide clear technical debriefs and resolve concerns professionally Aircraft documentation and blueprint interpretation: work from aircraft orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, service bulletins and vendor data to ensure precise, compliant installations and repairs Licences & Qualifications FAA Repairman Certificate, used to sign aircraft logbook releases Additional Information Regional travel is required. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, those listed above.
Requirements
- Advanced avionics troubleshooting and 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 and 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 and 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 and crew guidance: act as crew lead for teams of up to five technicians, guiding troubleshooting efforts and mentoring more junior technicians through complex avionics issues
- Customer collaboration and issue resolution: work directly with customers to explain avionics discrepancies, provide clear technical debriefs and resolve concerns professionally
- Aircraft documentation and blueprint interpretation: work from aircraft orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, service bulletins and vendor data to ensure precise, compliant installations and repairs
- FAA Repairman Certificate, used to sign aircraft logbook releases