Carlsbad Avionics Technician; Mobile Service Technician

Position: Carlsbad Avionics Technician (Mobile Service Technician)
Carlsbad Avionics Technician  Mobile Service Technician

Textron 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

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To work as part the Mobile Service Technician team  MST , focused on the maintenance activities and work scope of the Customers Citation aircraft  To install, adjust, functional test, troubleshoot and repair avionics systems on board the aircraft at remote locations  Will assist the MST A&P with reviewing the work scope with Customers and adding squawks as required  Will respond to Customer inquiries and be responsible for assuring Customer satisfaction by coordinating with the Service Center Team  Will assist the MST A&P with overseeing the maintenance of the mobile service vehicle, ensuring vehicle is properly serviced and road worthy at all times

Qualifications

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Performs the functional testing required to isolate a customer complaint in a particular avionics system and repairing that aircraft system 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

+ Troubleshoots problems on defective units or wiring discrepancies

+ Replaces defective units, repairs wiring and modifies  Works from appropriate Textron Aviation schematics, blueprints, and service bulletins

+ Responsible for final testing of avionics equipment and signing off customer discrepancy sheets

+ Ensures all transmitting and receiving equipment  includes pulse equipment  complies with all applicable FCC rules and regulations

+ Installs modifications on the aircraft, including wiring build up and aircraft installations

+ As required, accompanies pilot in flight for diagnosis and observation, or to functional test repaired systems and/or align systems

+ Orders and obtains parts necessary to effect aircraft repairs  Assures that cores are returned in accordance with established procedure

+ Responsible for communicating safety expectations of the Service Center

+ Monitors the work environment to assure it is maintained in a safe and orderly condition

+ Identifies and corrects unsafe acts

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

+ Works as a member of a team focused on meeting customer expectations requiring Mechanics and Avionic Technicians to assist each other as required

+ Must obtain a Textron issued driver license and possess valid state issued driver license  Both are required to operate Company owned vehicles or vehicles under Textron control

+ Performs related duties as required

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

+ Equivalent to 4 years high school plus a level of training equal to 2 years college or technical school

+ Minimum of 3 years' experience in aircraft avionics systems, troubleshooting, and repair

+ Airframe and Power Plant Certification preferred

+ Minimum 1 2 years on Cessna, Hawker, or Beechcraft aircraft preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Generally good working conditions  Occasional exposure to disagreeable weather conditions

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Duties require a broad knowledge of electronics and ability to use all test equipment connected with this field

+ Must have knowledge of the operation of avionics systems including communication, navigation, auto pilot, flight detector, pulse equipment including DME, transponder, and weather radar

+ Must be able to obtain an Airport Security Badge through the local airport authority  if applicable

The 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

Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs  Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work  The pay range should be used as a general guide only  Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business…