Idaho Falls Avionics Technician (Mobile Service Technician)

Idaho Falls Avionics Technician (Mobile Service Technician)

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 Title: Avionics Technician (Mobile Service Technician)

What you will be doing as a Mobile Service Avionics Technician:

In this role, you can expect to be the go‑to expert supporting our Mobile Service Technician team by troubleshooting, repairing, and testing avionics and electrical systems at remote customer locations. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for all avionics needs, ensuring clear communication, accurate work scope reviews, and top‑tier customer satisfaction. You’ll also assist with maintaining the mobile service vehicle to keep the team mission‑ready at all times.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Avionics Testing & Troubleshooting: Plan and perform functional testing, troubleshooting, repair, alignment, calibration, and modification of avionics and electrical systems in accordance with FAA procedures, using in‑flight data or customer feedback to determine corrective actions
• System Repair & Final Release: Work from Cessna, Beech, and Hawker schematics, blueprints, service bulletins, and vendor data to resolve discrepancies, conduct final system testing, and complete required aircraft logbook releases
• Crew Leadership & Technical Guidance: Lead Avionics Technicians through complex troubleshooting to isolate defective units or wiring issues and provide direction to lower‑classification employees performing testing, repairs, and system checks
• Customer Communication & Issue Resolution: Debrief customers on avionics and electrical discrepancies, explain findings clearly, and partner with them to resolve concerns while ensuring a positive service experience
• Safety & Compliance Oversight: Communicate Service Center safety expectations, monitor the work environment, correct unsafe conditions, and ensure all work complies with FCC regulations, inspection system procedures, and Quality Control Manual standards
• Mobile Service Vehicle & Equipment Readiness: Support the MST A&P by helping maintain the mobile service vehicle, completing scheduled maintenance, and ensuring tools and equipment are inspected, serviced, and compliant with DOT and CDL requirements when applicable

Qualifications

What you need to be successful:

• Education & Training: Equivalent to a high school diploma plus training comparable to 2 years of college or technical school
• Avionics Experience: Over 3 years of experience in aircraft avionics systems, troubleshooting, and repair is required
• Certifications (Preferred): Airframe and Powerplant Certification, and 1–2 years of experience on Cessna, Hawker, or Beechcraft aircraft
• Technical Expertise: Broad knowledge of electronics and the ability to use all related test equipment, with strong understanding of communication, navigation, auto‑pilot, flight director, and pulse‑based systems including DME, transponders, and weather radar is needed
• Safety & Compliance: Ability to obtain an Airport Security Badge through the local airport authority (if applicable), with readiness to work in generally good conditions and occasional exposure to weather is required

Why join us?

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

• 401K company match additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
• Free financial consultations and guidance
• Explore more benefits here

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit\!

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.

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-Idaho

Job Function: Flight Operations

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 02/13/2026, 4:12:43 PM

Job Number: 339055