Flight Avionics Tech B

Job Summary:
To functional test a variety of aircraft avionics and electrical systems and restore malfunctioning system to 
proper operation in compliance with engineering and flight test requirements. May be required to assist 
higher grade Technicians.

Job Responsibilities:
• Plans and performs a wide variety of functional testing and troubleshooting operations to 
determine cause of malfunctioning electrical and electronic systems used in production 
multiengine aircraft. Complex systems may develop unusual malfunctions which are corrected 
according to accepted methods and engineering requirements.
o Works from aircraft orders, inspection records, schematic drawings, engineering 
specifications, oral and written instructions to assure that aircraft meets requirements for 
proper flight operation of systems such as auto pilots, flight directors, automatic direction 
finders, high frequency transmitters, radios, heating systems, weather radar, DME, 
transponders, EFIS systems and windshear.
• Observes operation of electrical and electronic systems while aircraft is in flight or being tested on 
flight ramp. Adjusts GCUS and parallel generator voltages, compass directions, auto pilot 
headings and make other adjustments as required.
• Uses aircraft orders and inspection records to determine systems requirements. Plans 
installation, functional testing and repair sequences for standard and optional equipment to 
complete work according to schedules. May contact plant supervision, engineering and avionics 
departments to arrange for delivery of shortage items and to obtain specifications for optional 
equipment. Works with vendor representative and/or engineering.
• Takes corrective action to repair malfunctioning systems using a variety of test equipment and 
hand tools. Maintains clean working area.
• Performs other related duties as required such as field or ramp taxi of aircraft.
• Responsible for quality of own work

Education:
Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification, and 
knowledge of electrical and electronic principles. Ability to interpret schematic drawings, assembly 
blueprints and specifications is required.

Experience:
Requires a minimum of 3 years diversified aircraft electrical and electronic installation and functional 
testing experience to have working knowledge of a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems.

Working Conditions:
Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to noncontinuous exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic