Avionics MST - Tallahassee, FL - 1st Shift

Avionics MST - Tallahassee, FL - 1st Shift

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

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

In this role, you can expect to support our Mobile Service Technician (MST) team as you keep Citation aircraft mission‑ready through expert avionics installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair at remote locations. You’ll partner closely with the MST A&P to review customer work scopes, add squawks, and ensure every interaction reflects exceptional service. You’ll also help maintain the mobile service vehicle and respond to customer inquiries to deliver a seamless, satisfaction‑focused experience.

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

• Avionics Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose, test, and repair avionics systems using in‑flight analysis, customer feedback, and system evaluations. Troubleshoot wiring issues, replace defective units, and complete final functional testing in compliance with FAA procedures

• System Installation & Modifications: Install avionics upgrades and modifications, including wiring build‑ups, equipment replacements, and aircraft integrations. Follow Textron Aviation schematics, blueprints, and service bulletins to ensure precise installations

• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Verify all transmitting and receiving equipment meets FCC regulations and maintain documentation required for FCC and FAA repair station licenses. Complete and sign off customer discrepancy sheets with accuracy

• Flight Support & System Verification: Accompany pilots during flights as needed to observe system performance, diagnose issues, and validate repairs or system alignments

• Parts, Tools & Safety Support: Order required parts, manage core returns, and maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas. Promote safety expectations, correct unsafe acts, and ensure compliance with shop standards

• Team Collaboration & Continuous Learning: Partner with Mechanics and Avionics Technicians to meet customer expectations and support a collaborative team environment. Maintain up to date knowledge of avionics systems and hold the required Textron issued and state driver licenses for operating company vehicles

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!

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.

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-Florida-Tallahassee Job Function: Flight Operations Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 09/29/2026 Job Number: 345314