Avionics Technician

PlaneSmart! Aviation • Addison, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Clear Star Aviation is a fast-moving FAA Part 145 repair station at Addison Airport (KADS). We work on everything from piston to turboprop to light/mid jets, and we’re looking for an Avionics Technician who’s solid, dependable, and takes pride in clean installs and clean paperwork.
What you’ll do
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test aircraft avionics systems and components
Perform avionics upgrades, retrofits, wiring repairs, and harness fabrication
Use wiring diagrams/schematics to diagnose faults efficiently (and correctly)
Conduct operational checks, pitot/static checks as applicable, and return-to-service testing
Document work performed clearly and accurately (logbook entries, work orders)
Coordinate with maintenance/inspection teams to keep projects moving and customers happy
Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow shop procedures and quality standards
What we’re looking for (3–5 years)
3–5 years hands-on avionics experience in GA, turboprop, and/or business aviation
Comfortable troubleshooting (not just swapping boxes)
Strong wiring skills: crimping, soldering (as needed), routing, lacing, shielding, terminations
Familiar with common test equipment (DMM, ramp testers, etc.) and avionics tooling
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, installation manuals, and service docs
Reliable, team-oriented, and able to manage priorities in a busy shop
Preferred aircraft experience (make/model)
Light & Mid Jets
Cessna Citation: CJ series (CJ1/CJ2/CJ3/CJ4), Citation XLS/XLS+ (560XL), Citation V/Ultra/Encore (560), Citation II/Bravo (550/552)
Embraer: Phenom 100/300
Learjet: 35/36, 40/45, 70/75
Popular Turboprops
Beechcraft: King Air 90/100/200/300 series
Pilatus: PC-12
Daher: TBM 700/850/900/910/940
Nice-to-haves
Garmin avionics installation/troubleshooting experience (G1000/G3000/G5000, GTN, etc.)
Previous Part 145 environment experience

Requirements

• 3–5 years hands-on avionics experience in GA, turboprop, and/or business aviation
• Comfortable troubleshooting (not just swapping boxes)
• Strong wiring skills: crimping, soldering (as needed), routing, lacing, shielding, terminations
• Familiar with common test equipment (DMM, ramp testers, etc.) and avionics tooling
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, installation manuals, and service docs
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to manage priorities in a busy shop
• Light & Mid Jets
• Cessna Citation: CJ series (CJ1/CJ2/CJ3/CJ4), Citation XLS/XLS+ (560XL), Citation V/Ultra/Encore (560), Citation II/Bravo (550/552)
• Embraer: Phenom 100/300
• Learjet: 35/36, 40/45, 70/75
• Popular Turboprops
• Beechcraft: King Air 90/100/200/300 series
• Pilatus: PC-12
• Daher: TBM 700/850/900/910/940

Nice To Haves

• Garmin avionics installation/troubleshooting experience (G1000/G3000/G5000, GTN, etc.)
• Previous Part 145 environment experience

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test aircraft avionics systems and components
• Perform avionics upgrades, retrofits, wiring repairs, and harness fabrication
• Use wiring diagrams/schematics to diagnose faults efficiently (and correctly)
• Conduct operational checks, pitot/static checks as applicable, and return-to-service testing
• Document work performed clearly and accurately (logbook entries, work orders)
• Coordinate with maintenance/inspection teams to keep projects moving and customers happy
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow shop procedures and quality standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed