Avionics Technician General Aviation | North Florida

Avionics Technician — General Aviation | North Florida

Location: North Florida — approximately 50 minutes from Jacksonville, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (30-minute paid lunch included)

About the Client

A world-class aviation electronics operation recognized among the top 3% of Garmin dealers globally for nearly a decade, with facilities across Florida, Colorado, and South Dakota. The team is built around precision, safety, and a genuine culture of collaboration—delivering airworthy, reliable aircraft to a loyal customer base and offering technicians a stable long-term career path with real room to grow.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $25.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

No Starting Bonus offered.

No Relocation offered.

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; in-person at high-efficiency general aviation facilities

Benefits Package: Health insurance; 401(k) with company matching (after year one); paid holidays; paid time off and paid vacation (after year one); unpaid sick leave options; structured career progression program with significant advancement potential

Job Summary

Take end-to-end ownership of avionics installations, inspections, and system maintenance across a diverse general aviation fleet—singles, light twins, and corporate jets. Working within a high-efficiency repair station environment, this role demands a quality-first mindset, solid FAR knowledge, and hands-on fluency with leading avionics platforms. Every aircraft that leaves the shop reflects the standard you hold.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complete avionics installations from initial planning through final sign-off on a broad range of general aviation aircraft
• Perform 24-month IFR/VFR inspections and scheduled maintenance within established timeframe estimates
• Interface with aircraft computer systems to carry out software updates and critical database upgrades
• Follow OEM installation manuals and Repair Station procedures to maintain full FAA compliance on every work order
• Assess damaged components against manufacturer manuals and service bulletins to determine the most appropriate repair or replacement course of action
• Keep accurate work logs and submit daily End-of-Day (EOD) reports to the management team

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as an avionics technician in a general aviation environment
• Technical proficiency with avionics platforms including Garmin, L3, Avidyne, and Aspen
• Strong working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and OEM technical documentation
• Must own personal tools and a personal toolbox
• High school diploma or GED
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and sustaining bending, stooping, kneeling, and extended standing; comfortable working in environments with noise levels exceeding 85 dB (safety equipment provided)
• Professional references required and will be verified prior to placement

Ideal Qualifications

• Airframe or A&P license — a meaningful differentiator, though not required
• Practical aircraft-specific experience with Cessna, Piper, Beech, and Cirrus platforms across both piston and turbine variants
• General aircraft maintenance background beyond avionics