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Job Title: Avionic Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Avionic Technician to perform installations on Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters. This role requires a strong experience in helicopter avionics and troubleshooting, with a focus on avionics repair and installation.

Responsibilities

• Install avionics systems on Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters.
• Troubleshoot and repair avionics electrical systems.
• Perform modifications and installations on aircraft, including UH-60, SH-60, CH-53, and CH-47 models.
• Utilize etched and shadowed tools for maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with military standards and specifications.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Sikorsky Avionics on aircraft.
• Military experience in avionics systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical systems.
• Experience with modification, installation, or repair of avionics systems.
• Ability to secure and maintain a secret security clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Army helicopters and avionics systems.
• Experience with aircraft such as UH-60, SH-60, CH-53, CH-47.
• Tools must be etched and shadowed.
• Steel toe boots are required.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as 401K contributions, two annual pay raises based on performance, and a union pension fund. Employees enjoy two weeks of vacation starting from day one and are provided with a health savings plan. This opportunity offers career growth and stability.

Work Environment

The position operates within a climate-controlled hangar, requiring a dress code of T-shirt, work pants, and steel toe boots. The role follows a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm. This is a six-month contract-to-hire position.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakehurst, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $45.00/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 Lakehurst,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.