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Job Title: Avionics Technician

Job Description

The Avionics Technician performs organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance on aircraft electrical and avionics systems. This role includes inspection, operational testing, repair, modification, troubleshooting, and replacement of systems, components, and equipment on assigned aircraft. You apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems, using engineering documentation and technical publications to complete daily tasks safely and accurately. Level of responsibility is determined by your expertise, maintenance level experience, education, and overall avionics maintenance proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance on aircraft electrical and avionics systems, components, and equipment.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot instruments, components, assemblies, and systems to identify discrepancies and verify proper functioning.
• Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies to restore optimal system performance.
• Install machine or equipment replacement parts and repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts associated with avionics systems.
• Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in accordance with engineering drawings and technical procedures.
• Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional and flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
• Assemble electrical components, subsystems, and systems, ensuring proper configuration and integration.
• Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, and inverters following wiring schematics and harness layouts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring schematics, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications, and safety manuals.
• Perform avionics modifications, including complex modification installs, harness builds, and system upgrades on aircraft.
• Repair and replace faulty avionics components and wiring in accordance with maintenance standards and procedures.
• Build and install wire harnesses and chassis, including crimping, soldering, and routing coax and ethernet cables through the aircraft.
• Troubleshoot avionics systems at O-level and I-level, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Confer and coordinate work activities with other technicians and maintenance teammates to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality results.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and guidelines while working in hangar and backshop environments and when operating ground support equipment.
• Support consistent and stable production schedules and, when needed, work additional hours to help the team meet program deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of O-level and I-level avionics troubleshooting, repair, component replacement, and modification experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing organizational and intermediate level maintenance on aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, blueprints, and technical directives for daily tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of crimping wires and building wire harnesses and chassis for aircraft avionics installations.
• Proficiency in soldering electrical connections to aviation standards.
• Experience running coax and ethernet cables through aircraft structures and routing them according to engineering documentation.
• Hands-on experience performing complex avionics modification installs on aircraft platforms.
• Solid troubleshooting skills for avionics systems at both organizational and intermediate maintenance levels.
• Ability to use ground support and test equipment to conduct functional and flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
• Capability to assemble electrical components, subsystems, and systems and connect them to radio systems, instruments, magnetos, and inverters.
• Comfort working from technical publications, test specifications, planning documents, and safety manuals in a maintenance environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with depot-level avionics maintenance activities is beneficial.
• avionics installation, harness fabrication, and wiring schematics interpretation.
• Familiarity with avionics systems repair and modification on military aircraft platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other technicians and maintenance teammates in a hangar and backshop setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
• Interest in career advancement into lead roles or cross-training into different departments.
• Willingness to participate in leadership trainings and workshops to further develop technical and leadership skills.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract to a direct role, including a pay increase based on performance, full health benefits, paid federal holidays, paid time off, bonus options, and a 401(k) match once hired directly. While on contract, you receive paid federal holidays through the staffing partner, providing immediate value and work-life balance. You join a consistent and stable work environment supporting long-term programs, with no personal tools required to get started. The organization promotes career growth, offering advancement into lead roles and cross-training into different departments, supported by regular HR-led leadership trainings and workshops that help you build both technical and leadership capabilities.

Work Environment

The role is based in a hangar and backshop environment focused on aircraft maintenance and avionics systems support. The standard schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Fridays off, and the flexibility to work on Fridays when production teams need to meet program deadlines. You work with ground support and test equipment, electrical and electronic components, and aircraft wiring systems in a structured, safety-conscious setting. Tools are provided, so no personal tools are required. Start classes for new hires are organized on specific dates, creating a structured onboarding process and a predictable, team-oriented work environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00/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 fully onsite position in Atlantic Beach,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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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.