Idaho Falls Avionics Technician (Mobile Service Technician)

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About The Position

In this role, you can expect to be the go‑to expert supporting our Mobile Service Technician team by troubleshooting, repairing, and testing avionics and electrical systems at remote customer locations. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for all avionics needs, ensuring clear communication, accurate work scope reviews, and top‑tier customer satisfaction. You’ll also assist with maintaining the mobile service vehicle to keep the team mission‑ready at all times.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Certifications (Preferred): Airframe and Powerplant Certification, and 1–2 years of experience on Cessna, Hawker, or Beechcraft aircraft

Responsibilities

• Avionics Testing & Troubleshooting: Plan and perform functional testing, troubleshooting, repair, alignment, calibration, and modification of avionics and electrical systems in accordance with FAA procedures, using in‑flight data or customer feedback to determine corrective actions
• System Repair & Final Release: Work from Cessna, Beech, and Hawker schematics, blueprints, service bulletins, and vendor data to resolve discrepancies, conduct final system testing, and complete required aircraft logbook releases
• Crew Leadership & Technical Guidance: Lead Avionics Technicians through complex troubleshooting to isolate defective units or wiring issues and provide direction to lower‑classification employees performing testing, repairs, and system checks
• Customer Communication & Issue Resolution: Debrief customers on avionics and electrical discrepancies, explain findings clearly, and partner with them to resolve concerns while ensuring a positive service experience
• Safety & Compliance Oversight: Communicate Service Center safety expectations, monitor the work environment, correct unsafe conditions, and ensure all work complies with FCC regulations, inspection system procedures, and Quality Control Manual standards
• Mobile Service Vehicle & Equipment Readiness: Support the MST A&P by helping maintain the mobile service vehicle, completing scheduled maintenance, and ensuring tools and equipment are inspected, serviced, and compliant with DOT and CDL requirements when applicable

Benefits

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED