Avionics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Avionics Technician

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Job Description

This role supports a major airborne command and control platform by performing advanced avionics testing, troubleshooting, and modifications on aircraft in both flight line and hangar environments. You will ensure aircraft systems are fully mission-ready through detailed pre- and post-flight checks, complex electrical and electronic maintenance, and the installation and verification of new avionics modifications. The position offers opportunities to work on highly specialized systems, using sophisticated test equipment and technical data to solve complex problems and maintain critical aircraft readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight line pre- and post-flight systems checks to verify aircraft readiness, including pre-flight checks, gear swings, flight control checks, and post-flight checks.
• Conduct flight readiness checks and rigging of aircraft flight controls to ensure proper operation and alignment.
• Focus primarily on flight line activities while remaining able to transition into the hangar to support maintenance and modification work as needed.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex avionics and electrical problems that cannot be resolved solely by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or standard documentation.
• Determine the location and density of circuitry, evaluate electromagnetic radiation issues, isolate malfunctions, and incorporate engineering changes into existing systems.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics and electrical system components in accordance with testing, engineering, maintenance, and installation directives.
• Perform aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks across avionics and related systems.
• Determine the proper sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing, or fabricating critical aircraft components and electrical, electronic, mechanical, or instrumentation systems.
• Perform testing, rework, and repair activities in various fields of specialization related to aircraft systems.
• Apply shop theory and practical skills to complete assigned tasks while working from incomplete engineering data, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders, and written or verbal instructions.
• Work from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals, and other technical documents on aircraft electrical, electronic, mechanical, plumbing, hydraulics, power plant, structural, or instrumentation systems.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices, and systems.
• Perform electrical modifications including wiring, routing, installation of cannon plugs, terminating, ring-outs, and electrical checks.
• Route and install wire harnesses, fiber optic cabling, and inner rack cabling, including removing existing wiring runs and ensuring proper routing, clamping, termination, and ring-outs.
• Perform true modification work for electrical and avionics systems, ensuring compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
• Use complex test instruments such as high-frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and computer-controlled test equipment to diagnose and validate system performance.
• Notify lead personnel or supervision of any malfunctions, defects, or damage to equipment, materials, or products in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work in related fields incidental to and in connection with the completion of assigned aircraft maintenance and modification tasks.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness.
• Use manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink equipment safely and effectively during installation and repair work.
• Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of respirators and other safety gear, and comply with grooming requirements necessary to achieve a proper respirator fit.
• Support the development and execution of new modifications and testing activities on aircraft systems as required.
• Assist with implementing and, where applicable, helping to develop new test procedures to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.
• Work flexible schedules on 1st or 2nd shift, including extended hours and multiple consecutive days per week, to meet program needs and aircraft availability.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 10 years of aircraft avionics experience.
• Significant experience troubleshooting avionics and electrical systems, including electrical modification work.
• Knowledge and understand of performing flight line pre- and post-flight systems checks, including pre-flight checks, gear swings, flight control checks, and post-flight checks.
• Hands-on experience with rigging, crimping, terminations, and routing of aircraft wiring, clearly demonstrated through prior work.
• Ability to install, test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics and electrical system components in accordance with technical directives.
• Proficiency in performing aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks on complex systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals, technical orders, and other technical documents.
• Capability to apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems involving circuitry, electromagnetic issues, and signal flow.
• Experience performing circuit analysis, calculating waveforms, and tracing relationships in signal flow.
• Proficiency using complex test instruments such as high-frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.
• Ability to construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain complex aircraft equipment and systems.
• Comfort working in an approved environment during specified work hours and under a variety of physical conditions.
• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator and other safety gear as required for the role.
• Ability to use a variety of manual hand tools, including crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink tools.
• Flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shift on varying schedules (Monday–Thursday or Thursday–Sunday) and to support 6–7 day workweeks and 10–12 hour days as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with E-6B aircraft or similar airborne command and control platforms.
• Experience performing new avionics and electrical modifications and associated testing.
• Experience implementing and/or developing new test procedures for aircraft systems.
• Prior experience with flight line operations, including flight readiness checks and flight control rigging.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical modifications, including routing, installing, and terminating wiring and harnesses.
• Hands-on experience with cannon plugs, including installation, termination, and inspection.
• Experience with wire routing, fiber optic cabling, inner rack cabling, and removal and replacement of existing wiring runs.
• Familiarity with clamping, termination, and ring-out processes for electrical and avionics systems.
• Ability to recommend and support continuous improvement initiatives in production methods and equipment performance.
• Comfort working from incomplete engineering or electronic data and using independent judgment to complete tasks.
• Willingness to travel or relocate may be supported for individuals residing beyond a specified distance from the work location, subject to program guidelines.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute directly to a high-visibility government program that plays a critical role in national readiness and strategic communications. The work offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise on complex airborne command and control systems while collaborating with skilled technicians and engineers in a team-focused environment. The schedule structure provides extended weekends on alternating shifts, and overtime opportunities can significantly enhance overall earnings. The organization emphasizes continuous improvement, professional craftsmanship, and the use of advanced tools and technologies, giving you a platform to grow your technical capabilities and career.

Work Environment

Work takes place primarily in a non-climate-controlled hangar and on the flight line, where conditions can vary with the weather and season. The environment is hands-on and fast-paced, with a focus on aircraft readiness and safety. Technicians may move between flight line and hangar settings depending on operational needs. Dress is relaxed and practical, with work pants or shorts and T-shirts acceptable, and tennis shoes permitted, provided safety requirements are met. The role requires the use of respirators and other safety gear, along with compliance with grooming standards necessary for proper respirator use. You will regularly use manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink guns, as well as sophisticated electronic test equipment including high-frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and computer-controlled test systems. Schedules typically follow Monday–Thursday or Thursday–Sunday rotations on either 1st shift (approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:42 p.m.) or 2nd shift (approximately 4:00 p.m. to 2:42 a.m.), with frequent overtime and the potential to work 6 or 7 days per week and 10–12 hour days to meet program demands.

This is a Contract position based out of LAKE CHARLES, LA.

The pay range for this position is $64.56 - $64.56/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 LAKE CHARLES,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.