Avionics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Avionics Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating, installing, and testing avionics and electrical systems on helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. You will work hands-on with aircraft interiors, wiring harnesses, antennas, and electrical components to support safe, reliable, and compliant avionics installations and repairs.

If you have questions or would like to speak directly about this role, please call TJ Nowak @ View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install basic avionics and electrical systems in accordance with standard aircraft practices.
• Assist high-level technicians with more complex avionics and electrical installation tasks.
• Disassemble and reassemble aircraft interiors as directed to facilitate avionics installation, modification, or repair.
• Perform light sheet metal fabrication as directed to support avionics installation or repairs.
• Assist in developing and interpreting wiring harness maps or mock-ups.
• Fabricate, route, and install wiring harnesses in line with wiring schematics and aviation standards.
• Install antennas and ensure proper routing, mounting, and termination of associated cabling.
• Install coaxial cables, including routing, securing, and terminating as required.
• Complete or assist with OHM (ohm) checks and power checks to verify proper continuity and electrical performance.
• Complete or assist with ground checks to confirm correct operation of avionics systems prior to flight.
• Terminate wires using approved aircraft wiring and soldering techniques.
• Use wiring schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot avionics and electrical issues.
• Support avionics testing, troubleshooting, and aircraft inspections as needed.
• Work on avionics systems for Bell helicopters and Airbus aircraft under guidance and established procedures.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with avionics installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with standard aircraft wiring practices, including routing, securing, and terminating wires.
• Ability to perform light sheet metal fabrication to support avionics installations and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of aircraft electrical components and avionics systems.
• Experience with avionics installation, avionics systems, and avionics troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform testing and troubleshooting of helicopter avionics and aircraft electrical systems.
• Skill in soldering techniques appropriate for aviation wiring and electrical components.
• Experience with wiring harness fabrication, installation, and repair.
• Familiarity with aircraft inspection practices related to avionics and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform OHM and power checks and assist with ground checks.
• Comfort working on Bell helicopters and Airbus aircraft in an aviation maintenance environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using wiring schematics and aviation drawings to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Experience in aviation, aircraft maintenance, or related technical fields.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and verification procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other technicians on complex installations.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to aviation safety and quality standards.
• Interest in continuing education and skills development, supported by tuition reimbursement.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and professional growth. Health insurance is heavily subsidized, with vision, dental, and short-term disability fully covered, along with company-paid life insurance. A competitive 401(k) program includes a generous company match, and tuition reimbursement supports ongoing education and training. The team culture is reinforced by regular quarterly catered meals and cookouts, creating a friendly and collaborative environment where employees feel valued and appreciated.

Work Environment

You will work in a large hangar environment alongside a team of approximately 45 employees, focusing on avionics and electrical work on Bell helicopters and Airbus aircraft. The setting involves hands-on tasks around aircraft structures, interiors, and electrical systems, including the use of standard aviation tools, wiring equipment, soldering tools, and testing instruments. Work is performed indoors in a hangar, where you will collaborate closely with other technicians and follow established aviation safety procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, PA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $48.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.