Avionics Technician - Go Team (Weekend Shift)

Job Description

About the Company Textron Aviation Service Center, Indianapolis. 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 and precision. The shift 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 lower-level technicians through complex avionics issues. Customer collaboration and issue resolution: partner directly with customers to explain avionics discrepancies, provide clear technical debriefs and resolve concerns with professionalism and sound judgement. Aircraft documentation and blueprint interpretation: execute work from aircraft orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, service bulletins and vendor data to ensure precise, compliant installations and repairs. Licences & Qualifications FAA Repairman Certificate, under which aircraft logbook releases are signed.

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 lower-level technicians through complex avionics issues.
• Customer collaboration and issue resolution: partner directly with customers to explain avionics discrepancies, provide clear technical debriefs and resolve concerns with professionalism and sound judgement.
• Aircraft documentation and blueprint interpretation: execute work from aircraft orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, service bulletins and vendor data to ensure precise, compliant installations and repairs.
• FAA Repairman Certificate, under which aircraft logbook releases are signed.