Aircraft Avionics Technician

The Structures Company; Beale (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking an Aircraft Avionics Technician for Beale AFB, CA. This contract role involves routing connectors and building cannon plugs for avionics and electrical systems, with extensive hands-on repair and installation work.

You will terminate, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems, reading blueprints to ensure precise installations and tests using proper measuring devices. Active security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person (ITAR) status required.
• Experience terminating, routing, and building connectors and cannon plugs for aircraft avionics or electrical systems.
• Experience repairing, constructing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
• Experience cutting, threading, bending, coupling, and strapping conduit for electrical installations.
• Experience cutting wire and conduit to required lengths for installations and repairs.
• Experience installing, repairing, and replacing switch boxes, lights, plugs, sockets, fuses, and extension cords.
• Experience disassembling motors, generators, and other equipment for repair.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and inspecting circuits, wiring, shielding, and grounding.
• Experience testing electrical equipment for safety and efficiency using measuring devices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other specifications.

Responsibilities

• Terminates, routes, and builds connectors and cannon plugs for avionics and electrical systems.
• Repairs, constructs, installs, troubleshoots, and maintains routine electrical systems and equipment.
• Cuts, threads, bends, couples, and straps conduit for electrical installations.
• Cuts wire and conduit to required lengths for installations and repairs.
• Installs, repairs, or replaces switch boxes, lights, plugs, sockets, fuses, and extension cords.
• Disassembles motors, generators, and other equipment in preparation for repair and overhaul.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Avionics connectors

Cannon plugs

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Tools

Blueprints

Multimeter/Measuring devices

Job description

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Avionics Technician
LOCATION: Beale AFB, CA
PAY RATE: $40.00-48.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.
• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
• Shift: 5/40-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Terminates, routes, and builds connectors and cannon plugs for avionics and electrical systems.
• Repairs, constructs, installs, troubleshoots, and maintains routine electrical systems and equipment.
• Cuts, threads, bends, couples, and straps conduit for electrical installations.
• Cuts wire and conduit to required lengths for installations and repairs.
• Installs, repairs, or replaces switch boxes, lights, plugs, sockets, light fuses, and extension cords.
• Disassembles motors, generators, and other equipment in preparation for repair and overhaul.
• Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions by inspecting circuits, wiring, shielding, and grounding.
• Tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency using appropriate measuring devices.
• Uses blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other specifications to perform installations and repairs.
• Uses electrical hand tools and voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Experience terminating, routing, and building connectors and cannon plugs for aircraft avionics or electrical systems.
• Experience repairing, constructing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
• Experience cutting, threading, bending, coupling, and strapping conduit for electrical installations.
• Experience cutting wire and conduit to required lengths for installations and repairs.
• Experience installing, repairing, and replacing switch boxes, lights, plugs, sockets, fuses, and extension cords.
• Experience disassembling motors, generators, and other equipment for repair.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and inspecting circuits, wiring, shielding, and grounding.
• Experience testing electrical equipment for safety and efficiency using measuring and recording devices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other specifications.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense