Aircraft Avionics Technician

Avionics Technician

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Type of Position: 6 month contract to hire

Pay: $30-$50/hr (per diem splits eligible candidates)

OT available at 1.5x pay rate

Open to any airframe avionics experience and tools provided

Job Description

The Aircraft Avionics Technician installs, modifies, and repairs aircraft avionics and electrical systems with a strong focus on wiring, terminations, and functional testing. The role involves working on the final helicopter assembly lines to assemble and integrate wire bundles, conductors, and electronic components, while accurately interpreting technical documentation and maintaining detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical and avionics components on aircraft in a final assembly environment.
• Perform cable lay-ins, terminations, crimping, pinning, soldering, and coaxial cable work in accordance with aviation standards and procedures.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and written instructions to complete installations and repairs accurately.
• Clearly document all work performed, including installation steps, test results, and any deviations, in maintenance logs and other required records.
• Control and update equipment status tags, ensuring all components and systems are properly identified and tracked throughout installation and testing.
• Use a variety of manual hand tools, including crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink tools, as well as complex and specialized aircraft test equipment.
• Troubleshoot avionics and electrical systems, identify faults, and perform corrective actions, including avionics repair and rework of wiring and harnesses.
• Conduct functional testing of avionics systems to verify proper operation and ensure systems meet performance and safety requirements.
• Support avionics installation and integration on various rotary and fixed-wing aircraft platforms by applying knowledge of aircraft electronics and systems.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while working on aircraft assembly and avionics systems.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of electrical or avionic aviation production experience preferred; relevant military aviation experience will be considered.
• Hands-on avionics experience with cable lay-ins, terminations, crimping, pinning, and soldering.
• Proficiency in assembling, modifying, and installing wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and written instructions.
• Experience with avionics systems troubleshooting, functional testing, installation, and repair.
• Experience working with wiring, wire harness fabrication, and coaxial cable assemblies.
• Ability to use manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink tools.
• Ability to operate complex, specialized aircraft test equipment for avionics and electrical systems.
• Strong documentation skills to clearly record work performed and maintain accurate equipment status records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with coworkers and supervisors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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 Philadelphia, PA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.