Avionics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Avionics Technician

Job Description

The Avionics Technician assembles, modifies, and installs wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components on rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. This role involves reading and interpreting technical documentation, performing avionics installations and repairs, troubleshooting complex electrical and avionics systems, and clearly documenting all work performed in accordance with aviation production and repair standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components on aircraft.
• Install, repair, and upgrade avionics systems and related electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot avionics and electrical systems to identify root causes and perform effective repairs.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and written instructions to perform accurate installations and repairs.
• Clearly document all work performed, including installation steps, modifications, and repairs, in accordance with facility procedures.
• Control and update equipment status tags to reflect current condition, maintenance, and installation status.
• Log critical information during installations and repairs to ensure traceability and compliance with repair station requirements.
• Verify parts requests, confirm correct components, and ensure proper usage of materials during production and repair activities.
• Work alongside mechanics and other avionics technicians to coordinate tasks and support overall aircraft maintenance and completion activities.
• Follow established processes and standards in a Part 145 repair station and completions facility.
• Remain willing and able to work overtime as needed to meet production and maintenance schedules.
• Travel when required to support off-site avionics installation or repair work.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of electrical or avionics aviation production experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with avionics installation, avionics repair, and avionics troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex avionics and electrical systems on rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, process specifications, and written instructions.
• General knowledge of aviation electrical and avionics components and systems.
• Knowledge of rotary or fixed-wing aircraft platforms and their avionics configurations.
• Experience working with avionics systems on aircraft such as CH-47 Chinook, V-22 Osprey, UH-60, OH-1, and AH-64 or similar platforms.
• Ability to document work clearly and accurately, including installation steps, equipment status tags, and critical information logs.
• Capability to work effectively in a hangar environment and collaborate with mechanics and other avionics technicians.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when required.
• Willingness and ability to travel when needed for work assignments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Military aviation experience considered and valued for this role.
• Experience in a Part 145 repair station and completions facility environment is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled hangar setting.
• Ability to follow structured procedures and standards for aircraft maintenance and avionics installation.
• Strong attention to detail in verifying parts requests and ensuring correct components are installed.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with mechanics, avionics technicians, and crew leadership.
• No personal tool set required; tools are provided in the facility.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a growing aviation organization that offers a supportive, family-oriented work environment and values prior service experience. Team members can earn bonuses and merit-based recognition while benefiting from comprehensive medical coverage, paid vacation, paid sick time, and paid holidays. The culture emphasizes collaboration, stability, and long-term growth opportunities within a well-established repair and completions facility.

Work Environment

The role is based in a hangar within a Part 145 repair station and completions facility, working alongside mechanics and other avionics technicians. The environment is non-climate-controlled, so conditions may vary with the weather. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, generally between 6:00–7:00 AM start and 3:00–4:00 PM finish, with the expectation of overtime when needed. Occasional travel may be required to support off-site work. Tools are provided by the facility, and work is performed under the direction of crew leadership in an active, hands-on aviation maintenance setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milton, FL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Milton,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.