Aerospace Avionics Technician - DEFENSE

Aerospace Avionics Technician•DEFENSE Maxwell AFB, AL Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $35•$43 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Fabrication Mechanical assembly Microsoft Excel Military aircraft maintenance Electro-mechanical components Military Avionics troubleshooting Unloading Helicopter maintenance Maintenance Equipment troubleshooting Secret Clearance Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Electrical experience Aircraft electrical systems repair IT Equipment maintenance Productivity software Equipment testing Clean workspace maintenance Explosives handling Mechanical troubleshooting Electronic equipment testing Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Aerospace Avionics Technician•

DEFENSE LOCATION

Maxwell

AFB, AL PAY RATE

$35-43/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance:

Secret clearance required to start.

Industry:

Aerospace / Defense /

Aviation Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks:

Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide:

Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Assemble, disassemble, and modify aircraft components and systems. Troubleshoot conventional weapons systems, electronic and electro-mechanical components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, subassemblies, alternate mission equipment, and test equipment. Perform maintenance, repair, inspection, fabrication, and configuration changes of integrated systems. Remove, install, and test electronic components, fire control systems, bomb navigation systems, and related subassemblies. Perform pre-test, operational, functional, electrical, mechanical, and final testing of systems both on and off equipment.

Conduct explosive operations:

load, unload, arm, safe, and position assigned conventional air munitions and pyrotechnics. Control tools, maintain work area cleanliness, and complete work control documents per established procedures. Support shift operations with flexibility across multiple shifts as program demands evolve.

Requirements:

Secret clearance required to start. High School Diploma or equivalent 3-5 years of military avionics or similar experience on any platform. Testing, repair, and configuration experience with aircraft systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.). Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs and work in various positions. Willingness to comply with all PPE requirements. Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience with M240 maintenance and uploading chaff/flare onto aircraft. Explosive handling for squibs. Knowledge of

IMDS, AF-21-10, TO 00-20-1

. Military background and helicopter maintenance experience. Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) experience.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords:

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