Avionics technician with 9 years installing, troubleshooting and certifying avionics in business jets and turboprops at a Part 145 repair station. Leads Garmin and Collins retrofit programs, and has completed 60+ ADS-B Out and flight deck upgrades with an on-time delivery rate of 94%.
Experience
Lead Avionics Technician, Bluesky Avionics & Interiors (Wichita, KS)
Aug 2020 – Present
Lead Garmin G1000 NXi and G5000 retrofits on King Air and Citation aircraft, each worth $250K to $900K
Completed 60+ ADS-B Out installs meeting 14 CFR 91.227, with zero failed post-install performance reports
Build and test wiring harnesses from engineering drawings and STCs, cutting rework hours 25% with a pre-install checklist
Prepare FAA Form 337 and return-to-service records, delivering 94% of aircraft on the quoted date
Avionics Installer, Air Capital Aircraft Services (Wichita, KS)
Mar 2017 – Jul 2020
Troubleshot autopilot, radar and communication faults on Pilatus PC-12 and Beechcraft aircraft
Ran pitot-static and transponder checks under 14 CFR 91.411 and 91.413 for 200+ aircraft
Education
AAS, Avionics Technology, National Center for Aviation Training (WSU Tech) (Aug 2015 – May 2017)
Systems: Garmin G1000 NXi and G5000, Collins Pro Line 21, ADS-B, TCAS, weather radar, autopilots
Regulations: 14 CFR Parts 43, 91 and 145, STC and Form 337 documentation
Tools: Barfield pitot-static and transponder test sets, IFR 6000, harness fabrication, wiring diagrams
How to write a Avionics Technician resume
A strong Avionics Technician resume shows the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Skills
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements
DOT and FMCSA compliance
Hours of service and ELD use
Route planning
Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections
Hazardous materials handling
Dispatch and load planning
Fleet and aircraft maintenance
Customer service
Safety management systems (SMS)
Example bullet points
Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery
Cut empty miles from 18% to 11% by rebuilding lane plans and backhaul matches for a 60-truck fleet
Logged 6,200 flight hours as an A320 first officer with zero FAA violations and a 98% on-time departure rate
Tips from recruiters
List each licence with its class, endorsements, ratings and issuing body (for example "CDL Class A, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements" or "FAA ATP, A320 type rating").
Lead with safety numbers such as accident-free miles, clean inspections or violation-free years, because employers screen on them first.
Name the equipment, aircraft, routes and systems you know (Samsara ELDs, McLeod, Sabre, Boeing 737) so recruiters can match you quickly.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Professional: Dark header band with a tinted skills sidebar
Avionics Technician resume FAQ
What should a Avionics Technician resume include?
A Avionics Technician resume should show the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Skills and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Avionics Technician?
Classic, Compact and Professional work well for Avionics Technician roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Avionics Technician resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Avionics Technician put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Avionics Technician roles are CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements, DOT and FMCSA compliance, Hours of service and ELD use, Route planning, Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections and Hazardous materials handling.
How do I write strong Avionics Technician resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as accident-free miles, on-time performance and miles or flight hours. For example: "Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery."