Instrumentation Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for carrying out Instrumentation DAS (data acquisition system) installation and troubleshooting duties on experimental aircraft. Required to perform these duties in support of new product and sustaining aircraft designs. These duties will include coordination with other engineering and technical groups to help develop, implement, monitor and status assignments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and perform the work involved in the installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation systems required for data acquisition on experimental aircraft
• Use various types of specialized test equipment to troubleshoot data acquisition systems on aircraft
• Ability to work independently and be responsible for good decision making
• Ability to work with all aspects of experimental aircraft design and will be required to frequently interact with engineering personnel
• Responsible for own work only
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School education or equivalent is required

• 2 years college or technical school and/or military avionics/electronic schools
• Related electronics/aircraft avionics experience is preferred.
• Broad training and fundamental skills for hands on avionics/electrical troubleshooting of aircraft systems preferred
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive training and fundamental skills for hands-on electrical/mechanical troubleshooting
• Technically savvy with computing techniques
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Read and understand electrical schematics
• Ability to build up wire harnesses
• Ability to install wire harnesses
• Ability to work on an aircraft
• Be able to articulate work-related communications properly through both written and verbal means
• Ability to deal with change and work in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  
  

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.

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.

This role is eligible for a $4,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus. Terms & conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company

Textron Aviation

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Relocation

Unavailable

Job Posting

04/11/2024, 4:01:58 PM