Elite Avionics Specialist – General Aviation | North Florida

Elite Avionics Technician

Location:

Fernandina Beach, FL (50min Drive from Jacksonville, FL)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Client:
Ranked among the top 3% of Garmin dealers globally, this world-class aviation electronics operation manages high-efficiency facilities across the country. They pride themselves on a precision-driven, safety-first culture, offering technicians a highly collaborative environment and a structured, long-term career progression path.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $25.00–$35.00/hour — Based on experience and qualifications
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (includes a 30-minute paid lunch)
• Benefits Package:
  Health insurance; 401(k) with company matching (after year one); paid holidays; paid time off and vacation (after year one); structured career advancement program

Job Summary:

Take complete ownership of avionics installations, software integrations, and system maintenance across a diverse fleet of general aviation singles, light twins, and corporate jets. Operating within a high-efficiency repair station, this role requires deep FAR knowledge and a quality-first mindset to ensure every aircraft returns to service meeting elite safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute comprehensive avionics installations from initial blueprint planning through final FAA sign-off
• Conduct scheduled 24-month IFR/VFR inspections and routine electrical maintenance
• Interface with aircraft computer networks to perform critical software and database upgrades
• Ensure total regulatory compliance by strictly following OEM installation manuals and internal repair station protocols
• Evaluate damaged components against service bulletins to determine the safest and most effective repair or replacement strategies
• Maintain meticulous work logs and submit accurate End-of-Day (EOD) reports to shop management

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience as an avionics technician within general aviation
• Proven technical proficiency with leading avionics platforms, including Garmin, Avidyne, Aspen, and L3
• Strong working knowledge of OEM technical documentation and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Must possess a personal toolbox and a comprehensive set of personal aviation hand tools
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, sustain extended periods of kneeling and standing, and safely work in high-noise environments exceeding 85 dB
• Ability to provide professional references for verification prior to placement

Ideal

Qualifications:

• Active FAA Airframe or A&P license (highly desirable)
• Practical, aircraft-specific experience working on Cirrus, Beech, Piper, and Cessna platforms (both turbine and piston variants)
• Broader mechanical background in general aircraft maintenance beyond avionics