Avionics Technician- x- Houma, LA

Overview

The A&P Field‑Based Avionics Technician supports rotor‑wing aircraft under Part 135, ensuring safety, airworthiness, and mission readiness in remote or field environments. This role involves extensive avionics maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs while complying with FAA regulations and Bristow maintenance policies.

• Hourly pay range: $32.00–$46.00 USD, depending on experience
• Daily per diem: $50.00 (approximately $9,125 per year) while on call; tax free
• Referral bonus: $10,000 for pilot and AMT referrals
• U.S. relocation assistance: up to $12,000 to support your move
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more
• Paid parental leave and additional premium benefits
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Overtime opportunities for increased earnings
• International travel opportunities for expanded experience
• 14×14 rotating schedule to support work‑life balance

• Perform avionics maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on rotor‑wing aircraft operating under Part 135, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and Bristow policies.
• Maintain coordination with Lead AMT and field leadership regarding aircraft status, discrepancies, scheduled Part 135 maintenance events, and operational requirements.
• Conduct line‑level avionics inspections, functional checks, and system tests in remote field environments supporting offshore operations.
• Document all work performed per RSM and applicable FAA regulations, signing and recording maintenance actions accurately.
• Ensure proper use, accountability, and care of company tools, test equipment, and avionics diagnostic devices.
• Maintain readiness to deploy to field bases, offshore platforms, or remote sites as needed to support Bristow operations.
• Provide detailed turnover notes for transition to relief technicians when work continues across shifts.
• Maintain an alert attitude toward unsafe practices and immediately report hazards to field leadership.
• Uphold a clean, safe, and orderly field work environment, including transport and maintenance areas.
• Stay current on all required manuals, policy updates, and technical references.
• Perform additional duties as required in support of Part 135 field operations.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making.
• Proficiency in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of the General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and related information.
• Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Minimum of two (2) years of turbine rotorcraft experience.

• Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods.
• Climbing heights on various equipment.
• Lifting up to 20 or more pounds.
• Requires sufficient vision and ability to safely perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment when required.

Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations for disabilities.