What are the responsibilities and job description for the Avionics Technician position at Turbine Aircraft Services, LLC?
Classification- Non-Exempt
Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range- Full Time- Hourly
Reports to- Director of Maintenance
Date
08/DEC/2025
Summary/Objective
The aircraft avionics technician must accurately repair and perform scheduled maintenance on all airplanes, as well as perform inspections as required by the FAA.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Fully analyzes all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to troubleshoot, repair and install desired product or part. Detects errors and corrects through proper departmental channels.
- Professionally trains and leads other employees in proper work techniques.
- Schedules items through the shop to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Checks all mechanical components prior to installation to prevent damage.
- Accurately estimates hours and materials for scheduled jobs.
- Works effectively with engineering in recommending design enhancements and productivity improvements.
- Operates all required ground support equipment.
Competencies
- Thoroughness.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Leadership.
- Technical/ Mechanical Capacity.
- Project Management.
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Time Management.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
This position requires up to 25 percent travel. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
- Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two-year college, university or technical school in aircraft maintenance or a related field OR equivalent military training AND five years of directly related experience in maintaining corporate jet and turboprop aircraft with Garmin and/ or Collins avionics systems.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two-year college, university or technical school in aircraft maintenance or a related field OR equivalent military training AND ten years of directly related experience in maintaining corporate jet and turboprop aircraft with Garmin and/ or Collins avionics systems.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Airframe and power plant certificate.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
None required for this position.
AAP/EEO Statement
TAS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, TAS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. TAS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of TAS’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Garmin and/ or Collins avionics systems: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- A&P Certificate (Preferred)
- Inspection Authorization (IA) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $45