Aircraft Avionics Technician / Installer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Avionics Technician

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Type of Position: 6 month/ open contract to hire

Pay : $27-$50/hr (per diem split for eligible candidates)

OT available

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and sick time while on contract.
• Medical Benefits Package.
• Daily Per Diem to those who qualify.

**Open to any airframe avionics experience and tools are provided **

Job Description

The Aircraft Avionics Technician installs, modifies, and repairs aircraft avionics and electrical systems with a strong focus on wiring, terminations, and functional testing. The role involves working on the final helicopter assembly lines to assemble and integrate wire bundles, conductors, and electronic components, while accurately interpreting technical documentation and maintaining detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical and avionics components on aircraft in a final assembly environment.
• Perform cable lay-ins, terminations, crimping, pinning, soldering, and coaxial cable work in accordance with aviation standards and procedures.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and written instructions to complete installations and repairs accurately.
• Clearly document all work performed, including installation steps, test results, and any deviations, in maintenance logs and other required records.
• Control and update equipment status tags, ensuring all components and systems are properly identified and tracked throughout installation and testing.
• Use a variety of manual hand tools, including crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink tools, as well as complex and specialized aircraft test equipment.
• Troubleshoot avionics and electrical systems, identify faults, and perform corrective actions, including avionics repair and rework of wiring and harnesses.
• Conduct functional testing of avionics systems to verify proper operation and ensure systems meet performance and safety requirements.
• Support avionics installation and integration on various rotary and fixed-wing aircraft platforms by applying knowledge of aircraft electronics and systems.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while working on aircraft assembly and avionics systems.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of electrical or avionic aviation production experience preferred; relevant military aviation experience will be considered.
• Hands-on avionics experience with cable lay-ins, terminations, crimping, pinning, and soldering.
• Proficiency in assembling, modifying, and installing wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and written instructions.
• Experience with avionics systems troubleshooting, functional testing, installation, and repair.
• Experience working with wiring, wire harness fabrication, and coaxial cable assemblies.
• Ability to use manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink tools.
• Ability to operate complex, specialized aircraft test equipment for avionics and electrical systems.
• Strong documentation skills to clearly record work performed and maintain accurate equipment status records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with coworkers and supervisors.

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

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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 Philadelphia,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.