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\nPosted 08/2026\nJob Description\nJob Summary\nAircraft Modification Technicians (Sheet Metal / Avionics)\nWe are seeking experienced aviation maintenance professionals to support a special mission aircraft modification program in VA. This project supports advanced aircraft retrofit and systems integration work on King Air platforms and similar aircraft. Open positions include Sheet Metal Mechanics and Avionics Technicians with heavy modification experience. This is a short-term contract opportunity supporting cutting-edge ISR and avionics modernization programs.\nCompensation & Benefits\n

Hourly Rate:

$38.00/hour\n

Contract Length:

5-7 Months\n

Per Diem:

$68.00/day (7 days per week)\n

Lodging & Travel:

Covered and reimbursed with submitted receipts\nStart Date\n

Estimated Start Date:

6/15\nOpen Positions\n

2 Sheet Metal Mechanics\n
2 Avionics Technicians\nWork Scope\nThis program involves retrofit, modification, and systems integration work commonly performed on King Air special mission aircraft, including:\n
ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) package installations\n
SATCOM and Link 16 installations\n
Mission rack and operator console installations\n
Antenna installations and modifications\n
Wire harness fabrication and routing\n
Avionics modernization upgrades\n
Autonomy and reduced-crew systems integration\nKey Responsibilities\n
Perform aircraft modification, retrofit, and integration work\n
Complete structural/mechanical modification tasks\n
Conduct avionics installations and avionics integration work\n
Fabricate, route, and install wire harnesses\n
Ensure all work complies with FAA, customer, and quality standards\n
Accurately document completed work and modifications\nQualifications\n
Heavy modification experience required\n
Experience as a Sheet Metal Mechanic or Avionics Technician required\n
King Air experience strongly preferred, but any aircraft platform experience will be considered\n
Experience with wire harness fabrication, avionics integration, or aircraft retrofit work preferred\n
Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced team environment\n
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality\nAdditional Information\n
Tools required\n
Candidates with special mission aircraft, retrofit, or systems integration backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply\nJob and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.

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