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Yingling Aviation · 1 day ago

Avionics Technician

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Yingling Aviation is a boutique-style MRO focused on customer service and employee empowerment. They are seeking an Avionics Technician to operate, install, adjust, and maintain avionics systems for aircraft, ensuring mission readiness and compliance with safety standards.

Travel

Responsibilities

Independently operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and instrumentation used for air and space vehicle launch, tracking, positioning, and evaluation

Configure and troubleshoot data acquisition and test measurement equipment without supervision

Accurately record, analyze, and interpret complex test data for engineering evaluation and mission readiness

Apply standard procedures to ensure system performance and reliability

Basic understanding of wiring diagrams and methodology: wire marking, wire routing clamping, symbols, and simple interconnect diagrams, bonding/grounding

Basic understanding of parts handling and disposition

Basic knowledge of electricity

Basic understanding of avionics hardware removal and replacement: equipment racks, mounting structures, standard fasteners

Documentation and Regulatory Compliance: understand and use of MM manuals and company paperwork such as removals and squawk sign off

Understanding and able to use computer systems such as Corridor, ATP, Textron One view

Basic Understanding of Avionics test equipment: Multimeter, Laversab Air data tester, Barfield Air data tester, Druck Air data tester, GE Air data tester, IFR4000/6000, TRX

Thoroughly understand the fundamental principles and accurately demonstrate the correct procedures for grounding an aircraft

Demonstrate the proper procedures and safety precautions to apply power to an aircraft

Perform an acceptance inspection for newly arriving aircraft

Perform an inventory of aircraft equipment

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles and correctly perform the procedures for removing and replacing avionics hardware

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of fundamental principles and accurately perform the proper procedures for installing airframe components

Exhibit in-depth knowledge of torque principles and correctly apply proper torquing procedures for threaded fasteners and plumbing lines

Fully understand and correctly execute the procedures for inspecting, removing, and installing safety devices, including AMSafe components

Ability to safely operate a digital or analog multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, and continuity in avionics circuits. Understanding test lead configuration, range selection, and safety precautions. Can interpret basic readings and identify common faults in wiring or components with minimal guidance

Able to set up and operate the Laversab Air Data Test Set for pitot-static system checks. Understands basic test sequences, menu navigation, pressure calibration functions, and can verify airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed parameters. Can detect leaks or discrepancies and interpret displayed data under supervision

Proficient in configuring and using the Barfield Air Data Tester to simulate and verify pitot-static inputs. Understands connections to aircraft test ports, performs altitude and airspeed sweeps, and monitors pressure decay/leakage. Able to operate the tester through standard procedures and recognize abnormal responses during functional tests

Capable of independently performing basic test functions with the Druck unit, including automated test scripts for altimetry, airspeed indicators, and static systems. Understands parameter input, reference value comparison, and test documentation. Can troubleshoot common interface or pressure issues

Understands the operational workflow of the GE Air Data Tester, including initiating and controlling tests for pitot-static validation. Able to conduct altitude and airspeed checks, input test parameters, and interpret test results in relation to maintenance manuals. Can assist with calibration procedures and report data accurately

Demonstrates the ability to set up and operate the IFR4000/6000 or TRX test sets to evaluate transponder, DME, TCAS, and communication systems. Understands test modes, antenna connections, and functional test procedures per manufacturer specifications. Can interpret pass/fail results, adjust signal parameters, and verify system compliance with minimal oversight

Able to configure and operate a TCAS test set to perform system interrogations, verify bearing accuracy, and simulate traffic scenarios. Understand aircraft interface connections, test range limits, and can evaluate system response under test conditions. Capable of identifying common system faults and validating TCAS functionality in line with maintenance procedures

Comprehend in depth the basic principles and demonstrate, to a high degree of proficiency, the ability to use a volt / ohmmeter

Comprehend in depth the basic principles and demonstrate, to a high degree of proficiency, the ability to perform slip torque checkout of autopilot servos

Installs various communication / navigation equipment

Fabricates electrical connectors and wire bundles

Fabricate Coax Cable assemblies and terminations

Evaluates installed equipment with various types of test equipment

Understands integrated circuits and digital techniques

Perform Ground and Flight Test Procedures Avionics Systems

Comprehend in depth the basic principles and proficiently demonstrate proper aircraft fuel servicing procedures

Comprehend in depth the basic principles and proficiently demonstrate inspection procedures

Comprehend in depth the basic principles and demonstrate, to a high degree of proficiency, a basic knowledge of electrical principles

Comprehend in depth the basic principles and demonstrate, to a high degree of proficiency, a working knowledge of the alternating current generating systems on aircraft

Comprehend in depth the basic principles and demonstrate, to a high degree of proficiency, a working knowledge of the direct current generating systems on aircraft

Comprehend in depth the basic principles and demonstrate, to a high degree of proficiency, the ability to inspect and troubleshoot electrical problems

Comprehend in depth the purpose and use of the auxiliary generator system on aircraft

Demonstrate, to a high degree of proficiency, the ability to remove and install basic electrical / avionics system components

Autopilot/Flight Director/Yaw Damper/VHF/HF Systems operation and checkout

AFIS / Data-Link/Audio Integrating/Satcom Communication Systems operation and checkout

Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) operation, checkout, and download procedures

Emergency Locator Transmitter operation and checkout

Perform Airshow configuration and update

Stall Protection System operation and checkout

Flight Data Recorder ( FDR )

Engine Indicating & Crew Alerting System ( EICAS )

Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)

Pitot/Static/Weather Radar, Enhanced Ground Proximity (EGPWS) Systems operation and checkout

Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) operation and checkout

Radio Altimeter (Rad Alt), CHF Omni Range (VOR operation and checkout

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) operation and checkout

Transponder System (ATC) operation and checkout

Flight Management System (FMS) operation and checkout

Global Positioning System (GPS) operation and checkout

Download and update system databases

Aircraft Maintenance Diagnostic Computer

Document maintenance actions according to regulatory and organizational standards

Understand and use of MM manuals and company paperwork such as removals and squawk sign off

Understanding and able to use computer systems such as Corridor, ATP, Textron One view

Class Training FAR 43-13-1A, Chapter 11, Electronic Systems

Read and understand complex wiring diagrams

Understand and accomplish aircraft Service Bulletin

Accurately estimate wire lengths for installation

Qualification

Avionics hardware installationTest equipment operationElectrical troubleshooting& P LicenseWiring diagrams interpretationComputer systems proficiencyBasic electrical principlesMathematical skillsReasoning abilityBasic computer aptitudeCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma, or equivalent required

4 Years prior work history dealing with aircraft avionics and test equipment

4 Years Experience working with Garmin G1000

Experience with the following test equipment: Pitot/static tester, Nav 401L, AT 600, Oscilloscope

Previous FBO/general aviation experience required

Must meet the requirements of Airport Authority to be receive a badge and have no ramp restrictions Current Valid Driver's License

Must be able to read and interpret electrical/avionics system drawings and blueprints, as well as have the ability to use hand tools and electronic test equipment

Must be able to read and speak English

Must be able to communicate effectively with other personnel

Basic math skills

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Assist department managers in maintaining a specified budget

A & P License required