Avionics Technician

Job Title: Avionics Technician - *This is located at Fairchild AFB in Washington state and is posted for travelers/those interested**

If your interested please call Elijah at 253-449-8OO8

Job Description

The Aircraft Mechanic II Avionics is responsible for the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and documentation of KC-135 aircraft at Fairchild AFB, WA. This role focuses on avionics, electrical, wiring, and aircraft systems, primarily at the O-level/on aircraft but occasionally involves shop and depot work.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and modifications on KC-135 avionics, electrical, and aircraft systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and document aircraft wiring, electrical components, avionics systems, and related aircraft systems.
• Interpret and apply technical orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, maintenance manuals, work instructions, and other approved technical data.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, pre-flight, thru-flight, post-flight, and inspection-related tasks as assigned.
• Utilize aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, measuring devices, and other approved equipment as required.
• Document maintenance actions in approved aircraft forms, records, logs, and Government maintenance systems.
• Support aircraft launch, recovery, servicing, and general flightline maintenance tasks as required.
• Comply with Tool Control, FOD prevention, safety, quality, security, and local operating requirements.
• Provide technical guidance or on-the-job training to less experienced mechanics as directed.
• Support TDY maintenance operations at other KC-135 locations as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three years of aircraft maintenance experience on military heavy aircraft (USAF KC-135 highly preferred, also C-5, C-17, C-130 applicable).
• Experience in avionics, electrical, wiring, aircraft systems troubleshooting, wiring harness repair/replacement, or aircraft electrical maintenance.
• Proficiency in using aircraft technical orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and maintenance documentation.
• Current Secret security clearance required.
• Eligibility for an Interim clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with KC-135 aircraft is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of military heavy aircraft maintenance processes.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a direct hire opportunity with a reputable contractor, providing stability and growth in your career. You will be part of a team dedicated to excellence in aircraft maintenance and support, fostering a positive work-life balance.

Work Environment

Located at Fairchild AFB near Spokane, WA. The role operates on a day shift from Monday to Friday. While overtime is possible, it is not guaranteed. All necessary tools are provided.

This is a Permanent position based out of San Antonio, TX.

The pay range for this position is $82326.00 - $82326.00/yr.

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.

Aircraft Mechanic II base wage: $39.58/hr SCA Health & Welfare: $5.09/hr for up to 40 hours per week Total compensation value: $44.67/hr = $39.58 base wage + $5.09 H&W How H&W is used: The $5.09/hr can be applied toward both the employer and employee cost of elected eligible benefits If benefits cost less than the available H&W: The remaining balance is paid to the employee through payroll as taxable compensation If the employee waives eligible benefits: The employee can receive the full $5.09/hr H&W through payroll If elected benefits cost more than the available H&W: The employee is responsible for the excess cost Medical option: Preferred Plan with a $3,500 deductible, plus available voluntary/add-on benefits Tuition assistance: Available with manager approval

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.