Full-Time
Avionics Technician
PlaneSmart! Aviation
11-50 employees
Fractional aircraft ownership and management
No salary listed
Addison, TX, USA
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- Three to five years of hands-on avionics experience in general aviation, turboprop, and/or business aviation.
- Experience troubleshooting avionics systems beyond swapping boxes.
- Strong wiring skills, including crimping, soldering as needed, routing, lacing, shielding, and terminations.
- Familiarity with common test equipment, including digital multimeters and ramp testers, and avionics tooling.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, installation manuals, and service documentation.
- Ability to manage priorities in a busy shop.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test aircraft avionics systems and components.
- Perform avionics upgrades, retrofits, wiring repairs, and harness fabrication.
- Use wiring diagrams and schematics to diagnose faults efficiently and correctly.
- Conduct operational checks, applicable pitot/static checks, and return-to-service testing.
- Document work performed clearly and accurately in logbook entries and work orders.
- Coordinate with maintenance and inspection teams to keep projects moving and support customer service.
- Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow shop procedures and quality standards.
- Experience with Cessna Citation CJ series, Citation XLS/XLS+, Citation V/Ultra/Encore, or Citation II/Bravo aircraft.
- Experience with Embraer Phenom 100 or 300 aircraft.
- Experience with Learjet 35/36, 40/45, or 70/75 aircraft.
- Experience with Beechcraft King Air 90/100/200/300 series aircraft.
- Experience with Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
- Experience with Daher TBM 700/850/900/910/940 aircraft.
- Garmin avionics installation and troubleshooting experience, including G1000, G3000, G5000, or GTN systems.
- Previous experience in a Federal Aviation Administration Part 145 environment.
PlaneSmart! Aviation provides private aviation services, including Professionally Managed Shared Ownership, aircraft management, charter, sales, maintenance, flight training, and brokerage. Its core model lets clients buy a share of an aircraft to receive a fixed number of flight hours each year, while the company handles maintenance, compliance, and revenue generation through charter. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, single-provider solution that combines fractional ownership with management, charter, sales, and training, backed by a long history of expanding from pilots to turboprops and jets. Its goal is to offer flexible, cost-effective private aviation solutions that maximize aircraft utilization for individuals and businesses.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Addison, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 AeroVanti partnership adds member demand, flight requests, scheduling, and maintenance volume.
- PlaneSmart's website still advertises active Part 135 charter and owner-leaseback services in 2026.
- Yelp and NBAA listings show continuing Addison operations and leadership under Mike Brosler.
What critics are saying
- AeroVanti partner Patrick Britton-Harr was convicted June 2026, tainting PlaneSmart's brand immediately.
- FAA records show only two charter aircraft, limiting utilization and revenue diversification.
- A bad accident or maintenance failure could collapse trust in its shared-ownership model.
What makes PlaneSmart! Aviation unique
- PlaneSmart combines fractional ownership, charter, management, training, brokerage, and maintenance under one roof.
- Its ARGUS Gold-rated charter operation and FAA Part 135 certificate differentiate it credibly.
- Addison-based Cirrus and Pilatus focus targets owner-pilots seeking lower-cost private aviation access.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options