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Aircraft Services Team – Bell Piney Flats
Come join the Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Services team and help ensure best in class service to our customers. In this position, you’ll be an integral part of the Aircraft Customization team, performing a variety of avionics tasks and gaining valuable hands-on aviation experience.
What You’ll Be Doing As An Avionics Tech
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Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Piney Flats
Job Field
Manufacturing
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Relocation
Available
Job Posting
09/30/2026, 10:38:49 PM
Aircraft Services Team – Bell Piney Flats
Come join the Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Services team and help ensure best in class service to our customers. In this position, you’ll be an integral part of the Aircraft Customization team, performing a variety of avionics tasks and gaining valuable hands-on aviation experience.
What You’ll Be Doing As An Avionics Tech
- Build cables and wiring harnesses to print.
- Modify items to meet Bell blueprint specifications.
- Perform soldering and connector pinouts.
- Build circuit breaker panel assemblies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 2 years of experience in avionics and/or electrical/electronic work related to job duties.
- Additional experience may be a plus.
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- FAA Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate is preferred.
- Professional training or certificate in areas such as soldering or electrostatic discharge training is preferred.
- Sheetmetal knowledge is preferred.
- Familiarity with wiring schematics, blueprints, and electrical principles.
- Ability to purchase own tools required for the jobs assigned, and to work overtime as required.
- Ability to work as a team member to ensure quality and timely completion of aircraft to meet schedule with strong attention to detail, and ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instruction and progressively grow your expertise by learning and retaining new skills.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and to team lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform prolonged kneeling, squatting, sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs, ladders and work stands.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during the entire duration of shift.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling small components and tools.
- Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required for tasks.
- Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding progress and potential issues.
- Willingness to follow instructions and ask for clarification when needed.
- 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
- 120 hours Vacation time
- 12-13 paid holidays per year
- 6 weeks parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health insurance
- On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
- And so much more
We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.
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.
ITAR and / or EAR Statement - SELECT ALL 3 values to add full statement to job posting
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.
Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Piney Flats
Job Field
Manufacturing
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Relocation
Available
Job Posting
09/30/2026, 10:38:49 PM