Avionics Technician

Job Title: Avionics Technician

Job Description

Join a production flightline and delivery team as an experienced Avionics Technician supporting F-16 flight operations in a climate-controlled aerospace facility. In this role, you handle the installation and testing of electrical harnesses and components, perform system and continuity checks, support engineering changes and modifications, and contribute to launch and recovery activities to ensure aircraft are fully mission-ready.

Responsibilities

• Perform flightline avionics duties for F-16 aircraft, supporting production flight operations and delivery activities.

• Install electrical harnesses, wires, and components, ensuring proper routing of cables and wiring throughout the aircraft.

• Terminate cables and wires, including coaxial cable termination, following established standards and procedures.

• Conduct continuity testing and system testing on avionics and electrical systems to verify proper operation and flight readiness.

• Execute soldering and termination operations with high precision and attention to detail.

• Support and implement engineering changes, including working redlines, modifications (MOD), and repairs to avionics and electrical systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and avionics systems based on assigned area and team requirements.

• Perform operational checks on avionics and electrical systems prior to flight to confirm readiness and reliability.

• Assist with general mechanical installations, testing, and inspections as needed to support overall aircraft production and maintenance.

• Collaborate with flightline, engineering, and production teams to resolve technical issues and maintain schedule commitments.

• Follow all safety, quality, and documentation procedures while working on military aircraft platforms.

• Adapt to assigned shifts and program needs, maintaining flexibility to support changing operational requirements.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6+ years of solid electrical and avionics experience; candidates with at least 4 years of recent aircraft experience may be considered if they have relevant fighter jet experience.

• Strong avionics systems experience, including installation, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Hands-on experience with aircraft flightline operations, highly preferred in an avionics or electrical capacity.

• Proficiency in electrical harness installation, routing, and harness fabrication.

• Experience with coaxial cable termination and cable/wire termination techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to perform continuity testing, system testing, and operational checks on avionics and electrical systems.

• Avionics troubleshooting experience, including diagnosing and resolving complex electrical and electronic issues.

• Expereince in avionics modifications and repairs, including working engineering changes and redlines.

• Relevant fighter jet avionics or electrical experience, highly preferred on platforms such as F-16, F-15, F-18, F-22, or F-35.

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance; active Secret Clearance is preferred.

• Capability to work any assigned shift based on program needs.

• Strong attention to detail, adherence to safety and quality standards, and ability to follow technical documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on multiple military aircraft platforms such as C-130, P-3, UH-60, F-22, F-16, and similar defense aircraft.

• Prior experience in large aerospace, defense, security, or technologies environments.

• Comfort working within structured flightline and production processes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, redlines, and modification instructions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to perform occasional general mechanical installations, testing, and inspections beyond core avionics tasks.

Why Work Here?

Work in a climate-controlled facility with access to advanced aerospace technologies and programs that support a wide range of military aircraft. Join a team environment where your avionics expertise contributes directly to mission-critical operations and where you can develop your skills on cutting-edge platforms and complex systems. Enjoy the stability and growth opportunities that come from working within a major aerospace and defense operation, with exposure to diverse programs across aeronautics, missiles and fire control, rotary and mission systems, and space systems.

Work Environment

This position is based in a climate-controlled aerospace facility supporting military aircraft production and flightline operations. You work with advanced avionics and electrical systems on platforms such as F-16 and other defense aircraft, using established procedures and documentation rather than providing your own tools, as no personal tools are required. Shifts are assigned after training based on program needs, and you must be able to work any shift: 1st Shift runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 2nd Shift runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30 PM to 3:00 AM; Weekend Shift runs Thursday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and precision while working on complex avionics and electrical systems in a large, organized production and flightline setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.