Avionics Technician

Job Title: Avionics Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on performing phase maintenance, depot-level maintenance, modifications, and installations on military helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, including CH-47, UH-60, SH-60, AH-64, and King Air platforms. You will work hands-on with avionics systems to route, run, and terminate wiring, install and modify equipment, and troubleshoot complex electrical and electronic issues in a modern, air-conditioned facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform phase maintenance and depot-level maintenance on CH-47, UH-60, SH-60, AH-64, King Air, and other military aircraft as assigned.
• Carry out avionics modifications and installations, ensuring all work complies with applicable standards and procedures.
• Route, run, and terminate wires and wire harnesses accurately and neatly throughout the aircraft.
• Read, interpret, and apply wiring diagrams and technical documentation to complete installations and repairs.
• Troubleshoot avionics systems and components on both rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft to identify and resolve faults.
• Use crimping and pinning techniques to assemble and repair connectors and harnesses to high reliability standards.
• Collaborate with other technicians and maintenance personnel to support phase maintenance and reset activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4+ years of avionics or related aircraft electrical experience.
• Strong troubleshooting experience on fixed-wing aircraft avionics systems.
• Ability to perform avionics modifications and installations, including equipment mounting and system integration.
• Proficiency in routing, running, and terminating wires and wire harnesses.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical schematics.
• Crimp and pin experience for assembling and repairing electrical connectors.
• Experience working with avionics systems in an aviation maintenance environment.

Work Environment

You work in an air-conditioned aviation maintenance facility on a first shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime available as needed. The environment is focused on supporting multiple aircraft lines, including UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, and King Air, with structured phase and depot-level maintenance activities. Tools are provided on site, so you do not need to bring your own. The facility emphasizes safety, quality, and consistent performance, supported by regular reviews and a stable workload under an open-ended contract.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

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.