Avionics Technician

The Role

The Avionics Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and inspecting aircraft electrical and avionics systems in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer data, and company-approved maintenance manuals. This role operates on the hangar floor and supports both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events to ensure aircraft safety, reliability, and dispatch readiness. The Avionics Technician plays a critical role in maintaining operational integrity of navigation, communication, autopilot, flight guidance, and cabin systems across the fleet.

What You'll Do

Avionics Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose and repair avionics discrepancies using approved technical data.
• Perform operational checks and functional testing of navigation, communication, autopilot, radar, transponder, TCAS, CVR/FDR, and flight management systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring, data buses, and system integration issues.
• Utilize appropriate test equipment (multimeters, pitot-static test sets, ramp testers, etc.).

Scheduled & Unscheduled Maintenance

• Support scheduled inspections involving avionics systems.
• Perform modifications, upgrades, and Service Bulletin compliance.
• Assist with aircraft AOG troubleshooting and recovery.
• Coordinate avionics-related repairs during heavy maintenance events.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance is performed in accordance with:
• 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, 135 and 145
• Company General Operations Manual (GOM)
• Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and wiring diagrams
• Complete accurate and thorough logbook entries and work order documentation.
• Verify proper parts traceability and certifications (8130-3).

System Installation & Modifications

• Install avionics components, wiring harnesses, and associated hardware.
• Fabricate wiring and terminations in accordance with approved standards.
• Perform system configuration and post-installation operational checks.
• Assist with STC installations and aircraft upgrades.

Quality & Safety Standards

• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Follow proper wire routing, shielding, bonding, and securement practices.
• Support inspection activities by coordinating with Quality Control personnel.
• Promote a safety-first and compliance-driven culture on the hangar floor.

Additional Duties

• Assist in maintaining avionics tooling and test equipment calibration compliance.
• Stay current on manufacturer service publications and software revisions.
• Support aircraft interior connectivity systems (Wi-Fi, cabin management systems, as applicable).
• Provide technical input for reliability improvement initiatives.
• Travel for AOG support as required.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate (not required if strong avionics background).
• 3 years of avionics experience on turbine aircraft.
• Experience with Learjet aircraft (Lear 60, 55, 35 preferred).
• Strong understanding of digital avionics systems, EFIS, FMS, autopilot, and integrated flight decks.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and aircraft schematics.
• Proficient in avionics troubleshooting and system integration.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL PROGRAM

El Paso or Titusville resident: Choose a Monday-Friday schedule or an approved rotating schedule and receive an additional $5.00 per hour.

Home based elsewhere: 8 on/6 off rotating schedule. Jetvia provides airline transportation to and from assigned maintenance locations through the designated home-base airport network.

Travel support: When traveling on an authorized assignment, Jetvia covers required airline transportation and hotel accommodations and provides up to $60 per day for meals on the company card, subject to company policy.

Travel time: Authorized travel time is recorded and paid in accordance with Jetvia timekeeping and travel policies.

Jetvia Home Bases: ATL, AUS, BNA, BOS, BWI, CLT, DAL, DCA, DEN, DFW, ELP, EWR, FLL, HOU, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAS, LAX, LGA, MDW, MCO, MIA, MSP, OAK, ORD, PBI, PHL, PHX, SAT, SFO, SLC, STL and SEA.