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