Avionics Technician

JOB TITLE: AVIONICS TECHNICIAN - F-16 Aircraft

Job Description

This role supports a high-performance production flightline and delivery team, focusing on F-16 avionics systems. You will install and test electrical harnesses and components, perform continuity and system testing, execute engineering changes and modifications, and ensure aircraft are fully mission-ready through thorough operational checks and troubleshooting. You will work closely with flight operations and maintenance teams in a climate-controlled facility for a major aerospace and defense program.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical harnesses, wiring, and avionics components on F-16 aircraft in a production flightline environment.
• Route various wires and cables, including coaxial cables, in accordance with engineering drawings, redlines, and technical data.
• Terminate cables and wires using proper soldering and termination techniques to ensure reliable electrical and avionics connections.
• Perform continuity checks and system testing on avionics and electrical systems to verify proper operation and flight readiness.
• Support flight operations, including launch and recovery activities, to ensure aircraft are prepared for ground and flight tests.
• Implement engineering changes and redlines, and perform modification (MOD) and repair work on avionics and electrical systems as required.
• Troubleshoot avionics and electrical issues using technical documentation, test equipment, and established diagnostic procedures.
• Repair and adjust avionics and electrical systems based on findings from troubleshooting and testing.
• Perform general mechanical installations, testing, and inspections as needed to support the overall flightline and production operations.
• Collaborate with other technicians, engineers, and flightline personnel to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality requirements, and documentation practices while working on aircraft and related systems.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6+ years of solid electrical and avionics (AVI) experience; candidates with 4+ years of recent aircraft experience may be considered if they have relevant fighter jet experience.
• Experience in avionics systems and avionics troubleshooting on military or comparable aircraft platforms.
• Hands-on experience working with fighter aircraft such as F-16, F-15, F-18, F-22, F-35, or similar platforms is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in installing, routing, and securing electrical harnesses, wire bundles, and coaxial cables.
• Demonstrated ability to perform continuity checks, system testing, and operational checks on avionics and electrical systems.
• Experience with cable and wire termination, including soldering and proper termination techniques.
• Aircraft flightline experience with avionics and electrical systems, with preference for candidates who have direct flightline exposure.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, redlines, technical manuals, and modification instructions.
• Capability to troubleshoot and repair avionics and electrical issues using standard tools and test equipment.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance; active Secret Clearance is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a production flightline environment supporting flight operations, launch, and recovery.
• Proficiency in maintenance, repair, and modification of military defense aircraft such as C-130, P-3, UH-60, F-22, F-16, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with harness fabrication, bundle fabrication, and harness termination practices.
• Ability to perform general mechanical installations, testing, and inspections in support of avionics and electrical work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in all aspects of aircraft maintenance and modification.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional flightline and engineering teams.
• Flexibility to work different shifts as assigned and adapt to evolving production and flightline priorities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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