Avionics Technician

Avionics TechnicianThe Avionics Technician operates, tests, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and inspects all avionics and electrical systems on aircraft. This role ensures all work is completed within allocated man-hour budgets and schedules while maintaining high quality standards and complying with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. The technician interprets and follows complex wiring diagrams and schematics, performs detailed system checkouts, and uses specialized test equipment to verify proper operation of aircraft electrical and avionics systems.Responsibilities:Operate, test, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and inspect avionics and electrical systems on various aircraft models.Complete assigned tasks within allocated man-hour budgets and established schedules while maintaining strict quality standards.Perform all work in accordance with applicable safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and technical guidelines.Interpret and follow complex wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to perform installations, repairs, and modifications.Conduct wire-by-wire, power, functional, and operational checkouts of electrical and avionics systems prior to aircraft flight.Set up required electrical and electronic test equipment in compliance with technical data and complete appropriate functional tests.Connect air data test sets to appropriate aircraft fixtures and perform full functional checkouts of pitot/static air data systems.Function test, troubleshoot, and repair basic aircraft electrical systems across all supported models.Essential Skills:Hands-on experience operating, testing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting aircraft avionics and electrical systems.Proficiency in interpreting and following complex wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.Demonstrated ability to function test, troubleshoot, and repair basic aircraft electrical systems across multiple models.Demonstrated ability to function test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics systems using technical documentation.Shift:Openings are available across multiple shifts, including first shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), second shift (Monday–Thursday, 3:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m.), and weekend shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.), where employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40.Pay:$25/hr-$35/hrWhy Work Here?This opportunity offers the chance to work in a climate-controlled hangar with a stable and growing business that has a substantial backlog extending into 2025. Employees receive strong health benefits upon conversion, as well as 15 days of accrued paid time off, dedicated bereavement days, and floating holidays that count as hours worked during the week. The organization provides additional paid time off around major holidays, including closures for select days at the end of December and the day after Thanksgiving, supporting work-life balance and time with family.Work Environment:The role is based in a climate-controlled hangar environment focused on aircraft maintenance and avionics work. Work schedules may adjust as business dictates to meet operational needs. The environment involves regular use of electrical and electronic test equipment, air data test sets, wire harness tools, and avionics components within an organized hangar setting.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Little Rock, AR.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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).Workplace Type:This is a fully onsite position in Little Rock, AR.Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.