Avionics Tech A-AP-573 (5th Shift)
Textron - Wichita, KS
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Avionics Tech A/-AP/-573 /(5th Shift/) 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 install, adjust, functional test, troubleshoot and repair avionics systems on board the aircraft at a Textron Aviation Service Center/. May be required to assist lower grade technicians/. 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/. o Based on in/-flight analysis and/or evaluation of information received from the customer, diagnoses problems and takes corrective action/. o Troubleshoots problems on defective units or wiring discrepancies/. o Replaces defective units, repairs wiring and modifies/. Works from Textron Aviationschematics, blueprints and service bulletins/. o Responsible for final testing of avionics equipment and signing off customer discrepancysheets/. o Ensures all transmitting and receiving equipment /(includes pulse equipment/) complieswith all applicable FCC rules and regulations/. o Installs modifications on the aircraft, including wiring build/-up and aircraft installations/. * As required, accompanies pilot in flight to functional test repaired systems and/or align systems/. * May be required to train lower grade technicians/. * Responsible for continually updating knowledge and staying current on latest avionics developments and equipment to maintain current status of all FCC and FAA repair station licenses/. * Performs related duties as required/. Qualifications Education: Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification/. 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 director and pulse equipment including DME, transponder and weather radar/. Two years college or technical school preferred/. Experience: Requires a minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft avionics systems, troubleshooting and repair/. Must successfully complete Avionics Tech A/-AP/-573 checklist prior to qualifying or hiring for Grade A/. Working Conditions: Generally good working conditions, occasionally exposed to disagreeable weather conditions/. 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 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: Product Support Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Standard Shift: First Shift Relocation: Available Job Posting: 10/08/2025, 7:11:17 PM Job Number: 335994
Created: 2026-04-02