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What they do
An Avionics Technician installs, repairs, and maintains electronic systems in an aircraft or spacecraft, such as electronic flight controls.
$86,843 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
General Mechanic - 217926
Chipton Ross Inc
•
Victorville, California
•
CONTRACTOR
$54.88/hr
Updated 09/11/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
5 openings
Rate is $54.88/hr
12 month duration
Shifts:
This team works 10 hours days, 6 days a week. Must be able to work either 1st or 2nd shift
OT/DOT expected: Yes, the possibly of OT is expected. Contractors will be asked to work weekends
Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear and servicing of aircraft.
Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters and engine components.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.
Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality
requirements.
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance.
Will be required to assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.
Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
): 5+ years of experience Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance.
5+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines
5+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
Willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(DESIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
): A&P Certification
Heavy C and D Check Experience
787 Experience
Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance or Depot Leve/Modifications
Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections.
Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting, bending, standing, operating machinery, working outside 30% of the time
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).
TRAVEL:
There is possible travel for training.
WORK HOURS
FULL
TIME/VARIABLE SHIFT
1st and 2nd shift - all candidates submitted must be willing to work both shifts. This team works 10 hours days, 6 days a week.
PER CLIENT
Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.
ADDITIONAL
This work assignment has been designated as "safety-sensitive" by the Client. Contractors assigned to safety-sensitive jobs at the Client site must first complete regulatory pre-placement requirements prior to reporting to assignment. Additionally, contractors assigned to safety-sensitive work will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal mandates. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance