Aircraft Electrical Technician

Aerotek; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Aircraft Electrical Technician to perform avionics troubleshooting, installations, repairs, and modifications to F/A-18 aircraft. You will work on radar, communications, and related electrical systems in a heavy-maintenance setting in San Antonio, TX.

The role requires 4–7 years of depot or heavy maintenance experience on aircraft electrical systems, plus the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Experience in avionics systems troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in fiber optic installation and maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• 4 - 7 years of depot or heavy maintenance experience on aircraft electrical systems.
• F-18 experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting on avionics systems and electrical components.
• Install and repair fiber optic cables and harnesses.
• Conduct maintenance and modifications on F/A-18 aircraft, specifically focusing on electrical systems.
• Upgrade and modify radar and communication systems.
• Perform operational level maintenance on fighter jets, including F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and Super Hornet models.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Fiber optic installation

Electrical schematics

Depot/heavy maintenance experience

F-18 experience

Tools

NAV - magic box

Boeing badge eligibility

Job description

Aircraft Electrical Technician

Job Description

The Aircraft Electrician will perform avionics troubleshooting, installations, repairs, maintenance, and modifications to the avionics and electrical systems of F/A-18 aircraft. These modifications include upgrades to the Radar Package, Communications, and Comm Sec equipment, among other possible upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting on avionics systems and electrical components.

• Install and repair fiber optic cables and harnesses.

• Conduct maintenance and modifications on F/A-18 aircraft, specifically focusing on electrical systems.

• Upgrade and modify radar and communication systems.

• Perform operational level maintenance on fighter jets, including F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and Super Hornet models.

Essential Skills

• Experience in avionics systems troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in fiber optic installation and maintenance.

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.

• 4 - 7 years of depot or heavy maintenance experience on aircraft electrical systems.

• F-18 experience highly preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Navy Ratings of AE or AT are highly preferred.

• Experience with NAV - magic box is advantageous.

• Eligibility for SECRET clearance is required.

• Must be eligible for a Boeing badge, with no terminations on record.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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.