Technician Avionics – Textron

Title of the Job: Technician Avionics

Location: Arizona

Job Description: JOB SUMMARY:Performs the tasks of functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairing avionics systems on board the aircraft at a Textron Aviation Service Center.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and performs the more difficult functional testing, troubleshooting, repair, alignment, calibration and modification of avionics and electrical systems on board the aircraft 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.
• Acts as crew leader to assist a crew of 1 to 5 technicians in troubleshooting an avionics/electrical system problem to a defective unit or wiring discrepancy.
• Works from Textron Aviation schematics, blueprints, service bulletins and vendor information.
• Responsible for the final testing of avionics/electrical equipment and signing a release form in the aircraft logbook for same. Requires FAA Repairman Certificate.
• Ensures all transmitting and receiving equipment (includes pulse equipment) complies with all applicable FCC rules and regulations.

• As required, debriefs customer on avionics/electrical discrepancies and has frequent contact with customer requiring courtesy, good judgment and tact in resolving avionics/electrical problems and customer complaints.

• Guides and instructs three or more, lower classification employees in performing avionics/electrical related testing, troubleshooting and repair.

• Responsible for continually updating knowledge and staying current on latest avionics/electrical developments and equipment to maintain current status of all FCC and FAA repair station licenses.

• Responsible for assuring all avionics equipment has current calibration status and is in serviceable condition

QualificationsEDUCATION:· High School education or equivalent is required, college or technical school and/or military electronic schools preferred.EXPERIENCE:· Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft avionics system troubleshooting and repair.QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.

· Airframe and Power Plant Certification preferred.· Must have knowledge of the operation of avionics system including communication, navigation, auto-pilot, flight director, and pulse equipment including DME, transponder, and weather radar· Requires FAA Repairman Certificate· Broad knowledge of electronics and ability to use all test equipment connected with this fieldThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Company Name: Textron

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