Airport Electronics Technician - Austin Aviation
- Location
- AUS Consolidated Maintenance Facility (CMF); Austin Aviation
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
About This Position
The Airport Electronics Technician installs, maintains, and diagnoses complex electromechanical and electronic security and fire alarm systems and equipment in 24/7 commercial and remote AUS facilities. Repairs various CCTV systems using bucket truck and aerial man lifts. Completes assigned work orders including making materials ready, performing quality inspections, preparing system outage requests, reading blueprints and schematics, preparing as-built mark-up, and other tasks as necessary. Performs preventative maintenance on all security, life safety, and audio/visual systems and components in the AUS terminal and remote facilities. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests and records information in the asset management system (AMS). Calibrates and maintains equipment and infrastructure at and between control center and remote sites. Installs and maintains digital and analogue airfield microwave system. Oversee and assists with the maintenance and repair activities performed by third-party contractors. Advises leadership of equipment needs and recommends specific types and models. Coordinates maintenance, repairs, and system outages with AUS facility users. Reviews, approves, processes, and coordinates all fire alarm/suppression system impairment requests and hot work permits. Ensures all systems comply with all Federal, State, City, and Local regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances.
Job Description: Purpose: Under general supervision, this position installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs electromechanical access control, security, CCTV, electronic fire alarm and suppression, audio/video public address systems, and instrumentation and control equipment at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Installs, maintains, and diagnoses complex electromechanical and electronic security and fire alarm systems and equipment in 24/7 commercial and remote AUS facilities. Repairs various CCTV systems using bucket truck and aerial man lifts.
- Completes assigned work orders including making materials ready, performing quality inspections, preparing system outage requests, reading blueprints and schematics, preparing as-built mark-up, and other tasks as necessary.
- Performs preventative maintenance on all security, life safety, and audio/visual systems and components in the AUS terminal and remote facilities.
- Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests and records information in the asset management system (AMS).
- Calibrates and maintains equipment and infrastructure at and between control center and remote sites.
- Installs and maintains digital and analogue airfield microwave system.
- Oversees and assists with the maintenance and repair activities performed by third-party contractors.
- Advises leadership of equipment needs and recommends specific types and models.
- Coordinates maintenance, repairs, and system outages with AUS facility users.
- Reviews, approves, processes, and coordinates all fire alarm/suppression system impairment requests and hot work permits.
- Ensures all systems comply with all Federal, State, City, and Local regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
- May lead and train others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
- Knowledge of safety rules, practices, and procedures when working with energized electrical/electronic equipment.
- Knowledge of operating, installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining electromechanical security, CCTV, and access control system and components.
- Knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials used in electronic system maintenance and construction.
- Knowledge of electromechanical door locking systems.
- Knowledge of modern electrical, electronic, and microwave control systems.
- Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory as it applies to relays and control devices.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, City of Austin and departmental policies and procedures.
- Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electronic trade.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, drawings, manufacturer manuals, and technical instructions.
- Ability to work in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means of entry and exit.
- Ability to test and calibrate instruments and make precise and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
- Ability to wear anti-fall (SRL) body harness for confined space entry or working from aerial man lifts or bucket truck.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, tenants, and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively to subordinates, customers, and management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in repair and maintenance or installation of electronics and electromechanical equipment, including one (1) year of experience which was in the Aviation, Military, Industrial, Commercial Construction, or other large-scale commercial or utility infrastructure environments.
- Experience may substitute education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in repair, testing, and troubleshooting of Fire Alarm Systems. • Experience in repair, testing, and troubleshooting of Suppression Sprinkler Systems. • Experience in repair, testing, and troubleshooting of Public Address/ Paging System. • Experience in repair, testing, and troubleshooting of Security Access Control and CCTV Systems. • Knowledge and use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to include: Work Order Management, Inventory Management, Downtime Reporting, Assets Lifespan, Preventative. 

 Compensation Range: The annual hiring range for this position is $29.11-$35.66

 Notes to Candidate: Position Overview: The Airport Electronics Technician installs, maintains, and diagnoses complex electromechanical and electronic security and fire alarm systems and equipment in 24/7 commercial and remote AUS facilities. Repairs various CCTV systems using bucket truck and aerial man lifts. Completes assigned work orders including making materials ready, performing quality inspections, preparing system outage requests, reading blueprints and schematics, preparing as-built mark-up, and other tasks as necessary. Performs preventative maintenance on all security, life safety, and audio/visual systems and components in the AUS terminal and remote facilities. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests and records information in the asset management system (AMS). Calibrates and maintains equipment and infrastructure at and between control center and remote sites. Installs and maintains digital and analogue airfield microwave system. Oversee and assists with the maintenance and repair activities performed by third-party contractors. Advises leadership of equipment needs and recommends specific types and models. Coordinates maintenance, repairs, and system outages with AUS facility users. Reviews, approves, processes, and coordinates all fire alarm/suppression system impairment requests and hot work permits. Ensures all systems comply with all Federal, State, City, and Local regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 AM - 2:30 PM and/or Sunday - Wednesday 04:00 AM - 2:30 PM and/or Wednesday - Saturday 04:00 AM - 2:30PM and/or Sunday - Wednesday 1:30 PM - 12:00 AM and/or Wednesday - Saturday 1:30 PM - 12:00 AM and/or Hours may change depending on departmental needs. Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work. Core schedule and hours will be provided at the time of job offer.
Driver’s Requirement: This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA.
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards. Go to the Driver Safety Program for more information at https://austin.widen.net/s/xt6dclw2hx/coa-driver-safety-standards
Skills Assessment: A skills assessment will be required for this position.
Shift Incentive: Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.
On Call/Call Back Responsibilities: Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.
Overtime: Overtime may be required with or without notice.
Essential Personnel: This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled.
Good Standing – Department/Division Postings: Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.
Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employers, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the minimum or preferred qualifications and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
Application Information: A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
Applicants/Candidates must personally respond to all application questions, interview questions, technical questions, assessments, and other job-related evaluation activities. The use of artificial intelligence or other tools to generate, augment, or provide responses during the evaluation
From City of Austin's careers page (Workday), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 28 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job