Final Avionics Technician A
Textron · Wichita, KS · 1 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the Role
In this role, you will showcase your expertise by functional testing and repairing electrical, avionics, and communication systems during the final assembly of production aircraft. Your skills will ensure the seamless integration and optimal performance of these critical systems.
Responsibilities
- Test and configure electrical and avionics systems using airplane orders, schematics, and engineering specs.
- Install and remove components and wiring for systems like radios, altimeters, transponders, and weather radar.
- Load system software and databases, configuring as required.
- Use hand tools to adjust or restore systems to proper operation according to shop procedures and engineering requirements.
- Guide or assist 3-5 employees in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical and electrical system issues.
- Ensure the quality of your work through meticulous testing and adherence to standards.
Requirements
- A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required.
- 3-5 years of aircraft experience including avionics troubleshooting and functional testing is required.
- Knowledge of electrical and avionics principles and use of test equipment is required.
- At least one year of fundamental avionics and electronics experience is helpful.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
Benefits
- 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
- $3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract.
- Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract.
- Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract.
- Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester.
- Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
- Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy.
- $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years (for eligible Kansas team members).
Base pay is determined within a range and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location. Visit here for more information on the tax credit.
Schedule
Full-time, first shift.