Avionics Installer

Avionics Installer / Avionics Installation Technician

This contract role focuses on troubleshooting, installing, and repairing communications and navigation systems on corporate aircraft. You will work hands-on with advanced avionics from leading manufacturers and support a diverse fleet in a professional maintenance and repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair corporate aircraft communications and navigation (COMMS/NAV) systems, including Honeywell, Collins, and Garmin equipment.
• Perform installation of avionics systems and components in accordance with technical data, wiring diagrams, and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out avionics electrical work, including routing, terminating, and testing wiring and harnesses for new and existing systems.
• Conduct functional tests and inspections of avionics systems to verify proper operation and compliance with standards.
• Use avionics troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to identify faults and implement effective corrective actions.
• Assist with sheet metal fabrication and modification tasks related to avionics installations, including mounting trays, brackets, and structural supports.
• Collaborate with maintenance and repair teams to coordinate aircraft downtime and ensure timely completion of installations and repairs.
• Document all work performed, including parts used and test results, in maintenance tracking systems and on required forms.
• Follow all FAA, DOT, and internal safety procedures while working in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in the hangar and care for tools, test equipment, and aircraft components.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with avionics system installation on aircraft.
• Hands-on avionics electrical experience, including working with avionics electrical systems and components.
• Ability to troubleshoot avionics systems effectively to identify and resolve issues.
• Experience with avionics installation tasks such as wiring, terminations, and system integration.
• Familiarity with corporate aircraft avionics systems and general aircraft maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to working safely in an FAA / DOT safety-sensitive environment.

Work Environment

• You will work in a clean, well-maintained aircraft hangar environment with access to three hangars dedicated to business aviation.
• The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and operates within an FAA / DOT safety-sensitive setting, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
• The facility supports comprehensive business aviation services, including charter, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and fixed base operations (FBO), providing exposure to a wide range of aircraft and avionics technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vandalia, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Vandalia, OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.