Avionics Technician III

About the role

The Avionics Technician III is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing complex avionics systems and components in support of VIP aircraft completion and maintenance activities. This role serves as a subject matter expert, ensuring all work complies with engineering data, maintenance manuals, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, and system diagnostics on complex avionics systems and integrated aircraft components.
• Lead the installation, modification, and integration of avionics systems, wiring, and components in accordance with engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Conduct and validate functional and operational testing to ensure system performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical discrepancies related to system integration, wiring, and avionics performance.
• Interpret and apply engineering documentation, wiring diagrams, and technical data with a high level of accuracy and minimal oversight.
• Maintain full compliance with all engineering changes, revisions, and modification requirements.
• Drive first-time quality by identifying root causes of discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to minimize rework.
• Coordinate with Leads, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve technical issues and support program milestones.
• Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and on-the-job training (OJT) to junior technicians to support skill development and team performance.
• Support material planning and workflow continuity by proactively identifying material needs and potential constraints.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; avionics certification or technical training strongly preferred. Minimum 5–7+ years of progressive avionics experience within business aviation, aircraft completions, or military environments. Demonstrated expertise in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and complex technical documentation. Proven experience performing advanced troubleshooting and system integration on aircraft avionics systems. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of avionics systems installation, integration, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high-demand production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of junior technicians.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to first-time quality and compliance.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to support production schedules and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement practices, including reducing rework and improving efficiency.