Aviation Electronics Technician

Job Headline

Skilled Aviation Electronics Technician responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and supporting aircraft avionics and electrical systems to ensure maximum aircraft operational readiness, safety, and mission success.

Job Summary

The Aviation Electronics Technician is responsible for performing unit-level maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of aircraft avionics, navigation, communication, and electrical systems. The role ensures aircraft avionics systems remain fully operational and mission-ready by applying technical expertise, adhering to maintenance standards, and supporting operational readiness requirements. The technician also provides training and mentorship while coordinating closely with maintenance, logistics, quality control, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair avionics components, instruments, and associated electrical systems.
• Utilize aircraft maintenance manuals, technical directives, checklists, and maintenance procedures.
• Conduct aircraft operational and functional system checks.
• Operate and maintain avionics test equipment, diagnostic tools, and support equipment.
• Analyze and resolve electrical and avionics system malfunctions.
• Support requisitioning and management of avionics parts, components, and shop stock items.
• Maintain aircraft maintenance records, forms, and documentation.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with Production Control, Logistics, and Maintenance Leadership.
• Monitor aircraft operational readiness (OR) rates and support readiness objectives.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance quality standards, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Support Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) operations as required.
• Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to customer personnel.
• Utilize aviation maintenance management systems and electronic technical manuals.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and efficiently.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Maintenance Lead.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as an Aircraft Avionics Technician.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience within the last 5 years.
• Successful completion of a Government Armed Forces Avionics Technician Course or equivalent civilian avionics training.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in aircraft maintenance forms, records, and aviation maintenance management systems.
• Experience using computer-hosted interactive technical manuals and aircraft documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-isolation capabilities.
• Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a professional manner.
• Valid state or government-issued driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass an overseas physical examination.

Skill

• Aircraft Avionics Maintenance
• Electrical Systems Troubleshooting
• Navigation Systems Maintenance
• Communication Systems Repair
• Avionics Test Equipment Operation
• Fault Isolation & Diagnostics
• Aircraft Electrical Systems Repair
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
• Technical Manual Interpretation
• Operational Readiness Management
• Maintenance Documentation & Reporting
• Aviation Maintenance Management Systems
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Aircraft Inspection Procedures
• DART Support Operations