• Flight Avionics Tech B

    Textron (Wichita, KS)


    Flight Avionics Tech B

     

    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 functional test a variety of aircraft avionics and electrical systems and restore malfunctioning system to

     

    proper operation in compliance with engineering and flight test requirements\. May be required to assist

     

    higher grade Technicians\.

    Job Responsibilities:

    * Plans and performs a wide variety of functional testing and troubleshooting operations to

     

    determine cause of malfunctioning electrical and electronic systems used in production

     

    multiengine aircraft\. Complex systems may develop unusual malfunctions which are corrected

     

    according to accepted methods and engineering requirements\.

     

    o Works from aircraft orders, inspection records, schematic drawings, engineering

     

    specifications, oral and written instructions to assure that aircraft meets requirements for

     

    proper flight operation of systems such as auto pilots, flight directors, automatic direction

     

    finders, high frequency transmitters, radios, heating systems, weather radar, DME,

     

    transponders, EFIS systems and windshear\.

     

    * Observes operation of electrical and electronic systems while aircraft is in flight or being tested on

     

    flight ramp\. Adjusts GCUS and parallel generator voltages, compass directions, auto pilot

     

    headings and make other adjustments as required\.

     

    * Uses aircraft orders and inspection records to determine systems requirements\. Plans

     

    installation, functional testing and repair sequences for standard and optional equipment to

     

    complete work according to schedules\. May contact plant supervision, engineering and avionics

     

    departments to arrange for delivery of shortage items and to obtain specifications for optional

     

    equipment\. Works with vendor representative and/or engineering\.

     

    * Takes corrective action to repair malfunctioning systems using a variety of test equipment and

     

    hand tools\. Maintains clean working area\.

     

    * Performs other related duties as required such as field or ramp taxi of aircraft\.

    * Responsible for quality of own work\.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification, and

     

    knowledge of electrical and electronic principles\. Ability to interpret schematic drawings, assembly

     

    blueprints and specifications is required\.

    Experience:

    Requires a minimum of 3 years diversified aircraft electrical and electronic installation and functional

     

    testing experience to have working knowledge of a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems\.

     

    This role is eligible for a $4,000 \(pre\-tax\) sign\-on bonus\. Terms & conditions apply\. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time\.

    Kansas Tax Credit:

    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 https://www\.aircapitaloftheworld\.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit\.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    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\.

     

    **Recruiting Company:** Textron Aviation

    **Primary Location:** US-Kansas-Wichita

    **Job Function:** Manufacturing

    **Schedule:** Full-time

    **Job Level:** Individual Contributor

    **Job Type:** Standard

    **Shift:** Second Shift

    **Job Posting:** 07/30/2025, 9:06:17 AM

    **Job Number:** 333494