Senior Avionics Technician | GA and Turboprop

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Avionics Technician (GA Piston/Turboprop)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Quick Facts: Schedule, Compensation & Benefits

• Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent Direct-Hire W2 Position

• Hourly Pay: $38.00 – $45.00 / hour (Commensurate with depth of GA/turboprop avionics experience)

• Schedule: Standard 40-Hour Workweek (Monday – Friday)

• Career Growth Track: Clear, direct progression path leading toward Chief Inspector.

• Benefits Package: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Work Environment: A premier, state-of-the-art General Aviation (GA) facility specializing in high-standard maintenance, avionics integrations, and structural modifications.

About Our Client

Our Client is an established, high-precision aviation maintenance and repair organization. Renowned for technical excellence and exceptional craftsmanship, they specialize in comprehensive maintenance, advanced avionics retrofits, and system integrations for General Aviation piston and turboprop aircraft.

They foster a culture of technical rigor, quality over speed, and continuous professional growth. As their operational footprint expands, they are seeking an experienced Senior Avionics Technician who not only brings top-tier troubleshooting skills to the bench and aircraft, but also possesses the leadership potential to step directly into the pipeline for Chief Inspector.

The Role: Key Responsibilities & System Focus

As a Senior Avionics Technician, you will lead complex avionics installations, system integrations, high-level electrical troubleshooting, and regulatory documentation for a wide variety of GA platforms.

• Full-Panel Upgrades & Systems Integration: Lead end-to-end panel rewires and installations across premier glass cockpit suites including Garmin (G1000 / TXi / GTN), Avidyne, Aspen, and Dynon platforms.

• Autopilot & ADS-B Integration: Perform complex installations, wiring harness fabrication, pin-out terminations, and calibration for modern digital autopilots, ADS-B, radar, and EFIS systems.

• Certifications & Testing: Perform 14 CFR 91.411 and 91.413 pitot-static, altimeter, and transponder certification checks using modern ramp test equipment.

• Airframe & Engine Ecosystem: Support complex avionics troubleshooting across top General Aviation and turboprop platforms (Cirrus, Piper, Cessna, Diamond, Mooney, Beechcraft) powered by Lycoming, Continental, and Pratt & Whitney powerplants.

• Pathway to Chief Inspector: Work directly with quality management to master repair station manuals, FAA compliance protocols, and inspection procedures as you transition into the Chief Inspector role.

Qualifications & Requirements

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented, master-level technician with a proven background in general aviation electronics.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of dedicated avionics experience working directly on General Aviation (GA) piston and turboprop aircraft.

• Technical Mastery: Deep proficiency in reading and interpreting complex aircraft electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pin-outs, and engineering drawings.

• Certifications: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license and/or NCATT AET certification is heavily preferred.

• Testing Equipment: Hands-on experience operating pitot-static test sets, nav/comm ramp test equipment, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.

• Regulatory Compliance: Solid working knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 91, and 145 regulations and documentation standards.

• Leadership Ambition: Excellent communication skills, high accountability, and a desire to advance into a Chief Inspector / Quality Leadership role.

Apply with Rio Staffing

Rio Staffing is exclusively partnering with this elite Colorado Springs aviation facility to secure top-tier technical talent. If you are a seasoned avionics specialist looking for top-of-market compensation, a stable full-time environment, and a clear path into quality inspection leadership, we want to speak with you.

Ready to elevate your aviation career? Apply through Rio Staffing today!