Flight Avionics Tech

Job Description - Flight Avionics Tech A (339547)

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.

To functional test a variety of aircraft avionics and electrical systems and restore malfunctioning systems to proper operation in compliance with engineering and flight test requirements.

• Plans and performs a wide variety of functional testing and troubleshooting operations to determine the cause of malfunctioning electrical and electronic systems used in production multiengine aircraft; works from aircraft orders, inspection records, schematic drawings, engineering specifications, and instructions to ensure compliance.
• Observes operation of electrical and electronic systems while aircraft is in flight or being tested on the flight ramp, adjusting GCUS and parallel generator voltages, compass directions, autopilot headings, and other settings as required.
• Uses aircraft orders and inspection records to determine system requirements, plans installation, functional testing, and repair sequences for standard and optional equipment, coordinating with plant supervision, engineering, avionics departments, and vendors.
• Takes corrective action to repair malfunctioning systems using a variety of test equipment and hand tools, maintaining a clean working area.
• Guides and instructs one to two lower grade employees engaged in flight line electrical and electronics work.
• Performs other related duties as required such as field or ramp taxi of aircraft.

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level Work Keys certification, and knowledge of electrical and electronic principles. Ability to interpret schematic drawings, assembly blueprints and specifications is required.

Requires a minimum of five years diversified aircraft electrical and electronic installation and functional testing experience to have working knowledge of a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems.

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to noncontinuous exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic fluid, MEK, alcohol, and other liquids.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit  for more information on the tax credit.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.