Avionics Technician

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Avionics Technician If interested and qualified, reach out to Caroline at 843/972/1883 Job Description This contract role offers the opportunity to perform complex avionics installation, modification, and troubleshooting on LUH-72, H-125, and H-145 helicopters within a New Helicopter Completions program and a Retrofit program. You will work in a modern, climate-controlled completion center, focusing on heavy modifications and installations on advanced rotary-wing aircraft. Responsibilities Perform avionics installation and modification on LUH-72, H-125, H-145, and similar rotary-wing aircraft. Carry out heavy modification and installation work on avionics systems in support of new helicopter completions and retrofit programs. Install, route, and terminate wiring harnesses and related avionics cabling according to engineering drawings and specifications. Install, integrate, and configure avionics systems and components in accordance with technical data and regulatory requirements. Troubleshoot avionics systems and installations to identify faults, perform corrective actions, and verify proper operation. Interpret and work from engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to complete assigned tasks. Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and airworthiness standards and complies with applicable procedures and guidelines. Collaborate with other technicians, engineers, and shop personnel to coordinate tasks and resolve technical issues. Document work performed, discrepancies found, and corrective actions taken in accordance with shop and program requirements. Support both new aircraft completion activities and retrofit projects as assigned by the program. Essential Skills Proven avionics installation and modification experience on aircraft. Experience with heavy avionics modification and installation projects. Ability to perform avionics troubleshooting on installed systems. Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Experience working with avionics systems and wiring harness installation. Rotary-wing aircraft experience, preferably on platforms such as LUH-72, EC-145, EC-135, UH-60, or AH-64, or strong fixed-wing experience with avionics modification and installation. Capability to work effectively in a hangar/completion center environment while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications Level I:

Approximately 6-14 years of relevant avionics experience.

Level II:

Approximately 15+ years of relevant avionics experience. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) experience is a strong plus but not required. Experience with avionics installation on EC-145, EC-135, LUH-72, UH-60, or AH-64 helicopters is highly beneficial. Background in both new completions and retrofit avionics work is advantageous. Why Work Here? You will work in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility that provides all necessary tools, allowing you to focus on your craft and professional growth. The organization is known for treating both employees and contractors with respect and fairness, fostering a positive and supportive work culture. You can benefit from highly competitive compensation and the flexibility to pursue either a long-term contracting path or the potential to convert to a direct position, offering stability and career progression. Work Environment Work takes place in a modern hangar and completion center environment that is fully climate controlled, providing a comfortable and consistent setting throughout the year. All required tools are supplied on site, reducing the need to bring personal equipment and ensuring standardized, high-quality resources. The facility is designed to support complex avionics installation and modification work on helicopters, with appropriate shop areas, equipment, and technical infrastructure to carry out new completions and retrofit projects efficiently. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, MS. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.50/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,MS.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026. About Aerotek 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.

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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.