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Avionics Technician - Tech Program
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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.
$76,010 / year median in Ohio
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Avionics Technician - Tech Program
Veterans Alliance, LLC
Wilmington, Ohio
CONTRACTOR
Updated 09/02/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
A&P Technician Trainee Program
We are seeking honorably discharged military veterans with aviation maintenance experience and non-military aviation professionals for a long-term career opportunity in the Southwest Ohio region. This program is designed for candidates who want to utilize their experience while working full-time and earning their FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License. This is an "earn while you learn" opportunity offering stability, hands-on commercial aircraft experience, and a pathway to direct employment upon program completion.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate:
$26.00/hour
- Tax-free split per diem available
- Long-term contract opportunity with pathway to direct hire
- Direct hire offer may be extended after program completion based on experience and performance
- Overtime may be available
- VA Educational Benefits may be available for eligible veterans
- Candidates may qualify for VA Housing Allowance/BAH while attending school
- Tools are not required to start
- Snap-on toolbox provided on Day 1
- Tools are kept by the candidate upon direct hire conversion
Work Schedule - Full-time work schedule while attending A&P school
Primary Work Schedule:
2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
- Weekend Shift may be available based on program needs
A&P School Schedule:
Monday-Thursday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Candidates must be able to balance full-time work and school requirements
Key Responsibilities - Perform aviation maintenance tasks in a commercial MRO environment while working toward A&P certification
- Support maintenance, inspections, repairs, and servicing on commercial aircraft platforms
- Apply prior military aviation maintenance experience to civilian aircraft maintenance operations
- Work under approved maintenance procedures, technical data, and quality standards
- Accurately document completed maintenance actions and assigned work
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, accountability, and professional conduct
- Work collaboratively with maintenance teams, leads, and veteran mentors
- Build long-term technical skills while completing required A&P training
Qualifications - Honorably discharged military veteran required
- Minimum 4+ years of military aviation maintenance experience required
- Fixed wing, rotary wing, aircraft mechanic, avionics, or structures/sheet metal backgrounds preferred
- Strong desire to earn FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required
- Must be able to work full-time while attending A&P school
- Must be able to pass required ACT WorkKeys testing
- Must be willing to sign required program and retention agreements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
- Ability to work independently and within a team-focused maintenance environment
- Seeking long-term employment and career growth in civilian aviation maintenance
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance