Avionics Technician

Job Title: Avionics Installer (Multiple Levels)
Job Description

This role supports and assists technicians performing avionics installations by fabricating wire harnesses, installing and terminating wiring, performing ring-out procedures, and contributing to functional testing of avionics and electrical systems. The position plays a key part in ensuring aircraft are completed on time, meet regulatory requirements, and are delivered with defect-free avionics assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day work direction to avionics technicians, ensuring tasks are completed within the allotted time frame and in alignment with project schedules.
• Coordinate with and assist other departments to support on-time delivery of completed aircraft.
• Install, modify, and fabricate wiring, electrical components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, worksheets, and engineering drawings.
• Fabricate wire harnesses, perform terminations, and conduct ring-out and functional testing of avionics and electrical systems.
• Train other team members on avionics installation techniques and associated work assignments, sharing expertise as a skilled specialist.
• Contribute to the development of employees and installation techniques by completing work in innovative and effective ways.
• Assist Engineering in resolving avionics and electrical system problems and perform repairs following engineering direction.
• Maintain required logs and records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all completed work meets applicable regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Enforce the company Foreign Object Debris (FOD) program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
• Inspect all work, including work performed by other team members, to ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with avionics installation and avionics electrical systems.
• Proficiency in avionics wire installation, including fabrication, routing, and termination of wire harnesses.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, worksheets, and engineering drawings for wiring and electrical component installation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and customer specifications related to avionics and electrical systems.
• Capability to perform functional testing and ring-out of avionics and electrical systems.
• Experience providing work direction to technicians and checking their work to ensure quality and compliance.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• For Avionics Installer II: 2+ years of avionics experience OR 1 year of avionics experience plus one year of avionics schooling.
• For Avionics Installer Sr: 2+ years of experience in an avionics or electrical career field OR two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and two years of related experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• FCC-related certification preferred.
• Additional aviation electronics or avionics-related education preferred.
• Ability to train and mentor team members in avionics installation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering defect-free assemblies.
• Comfort working within structured programs such as FOD control, tool control, 5-S, and formal safety regulations.

Why Work Here?

Join a completion center environment that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement. You will work with a team that emphasizes collaboration across departments, encourages sharing expertise, and supports professional growth through training and development. The culture focuses on delivering high-quality aircraft while maintaining strong process discipline and a commitment to regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

This role is based in an aircraft completion center environment focused on installing and integrating avionics and electrical systems into aircraft. You will work around active aircraft projects, using standard avionics and electrical tools within structured programs such as FOD control, tool control, 5-S, and formal safety procedures. The setting is hands-on and production-oriented, with a strong emphasis on quality, precision, and adherence to engineering documentation and regulatory standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.17 - $33.81/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 Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.