Avionics Garmin Installer

Strategic Support Solutions; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Weekly Pay

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Per Diem

Discount Programs

Job summary

Strategic Support Solutions is seeking avionics installers to retrofit, wire, and integrate Garmin G1000/G5000 flight decks on general aviation and corporate airframes. You will perform panel modifications, harness routing, and post-install testing under FAA guidelines.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of avionics experience, hands-on Garmin platform proficiency, and the tools to complete precision work. Benefits include competitive pay, PTO, 401(k), and weekly pay with insurance offerings.

Qualifications

• Experience 3–5 years in avionics installation on GA/corporate aircraft.
• Hands-on Garmin G1000/G1000NXi and/or G5000 installations (GTN 650/750 also valued).
• Read and work from electrical schematics, wire prints, and STC drawings.
• Proficient wiring: crimping, stripping, shielding, routing harnesses.
• Experience with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 or Pro Line Fusion is a plus.
• Provide own set of aviation hand tools and specialized tooling.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 43, 91, 145 and AC 43.13-1B/2B.

Responsibilities

• Garmin Suite Installation: Install, wire, and integrate Garmin G1000/G5000 systems and GTN series.
• Harness Fabrication & Wiring: Build and test complex electrical harnesses per FAA standards.
• Panel & Console Modifications: Modify panels to fit new displays, breakers, and units.
• System Integration & Testing: Post-install checks, ground tests, pitot-static and software config.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose squawks and power distribution faults in new and legacy airframes.
• Legacy Interfacing: Integrate Garmin with Rockwell Collins Pro Line systems where applicable.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain records and sign-offs per FAA regulations and manuals.

Skills

Garmin G1000/G1000NXi

Garmin G5000

Electrical schematics

Harness fabrication

Rockwell Collins Pro Line integration

Aviation tools handling

Tools

Wire strippers

Calibrated crimpers

Pin extractors

Digital multimeters

Job description

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Full Time Smyrna, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1337

Salary Range: $31.00 To $36.00 Hourly

Strategic Support Solutions is seeking skilled and detail-oriented Avionics Garmin Installers specializing in Garmin G1000 and/or G5000 integrated flight deck suites. In this role, you will perform full-suite retrofits, line installations, wiring harness fabrication, and system integrations on general aviation and corporate airframes.

Whether you bring deep expertise on the G1000/G1000NXi platform or advanced corporate jet integration experience on the G5000, we invite you to bring your craftsmanship and technical expertise to our expanding avionics team.

Key Responsibilities

• Garmin Suite Installation: Install, mount, wire, and integrate Garmin G1000 and/or G5000 integrated flight deck suites, standard Garmin navigators (GTN series), and associated remote LRUs.
• Harness Fabrication & Wiring: Build, route, terminate, and test complex electrical wiring harnesses, including high-speed data buses, coax lines, shield terminations, and multi‑pin connectors in compliance with FAA standards.
• Panel & Console Modifications: Modify cockpit instrument panels, subpanels, and console structural elements to accommodate new displays, circuit breakers, switches, and remote units.
• System Integration & Testing: Perform comprehensive post-installation functional testing, ground checks, pitot‑static and RVSM leak checks, ramp testing, and software/database configurations.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve squawks, auto‑flight interface anomalies, and electrical power distribution faults across new installations and legacy airframe systems.
• Legacy Interfacing: Support integration of Garmin equipment with existing legacy aircraft systems, including Rockwell Collins Pro Line platforms where applicable.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance, modification records, and return‑to‑service sign‑offs comply strictly with FAA regulations, customer specifications, and repair station quality manuals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience Level: Minimum of 3–5 years of avionics installation experience on general aviation and/or corporate/business jet aircraft.
• Garmin Expertise: Demonstrated hands‑on installation and checkout experience with Garmin G1000 / G1000NXi and/or Garmin G5000 flight decks (GTN 650/750 series experience also valued).
• Technical Literacy: Advanced ability to read, interpret, and work directly from electrical schematics, engineering wire prints, Garmin installation manuals, and STC installation drawings.
• Wiring Craftsmanship: Proven expertise in precision crimping, pin insertion/extraction, wire stripping, shield splicing, harness looming, and routing techniques.
• Legacy Avionics Knowledge: Prior experience integrating with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 or Pro Line Fusion systems is a strong plus.
• Tools: Must provide own complete set of standard aviation hand tools and specialized avionics tooling (wire strippers, calibrated crimpers, pin extractors, digital multimeters).
• Regulations: Strong familiarity with FAA Part 43, 91, and 145 standards, as well as AC 43.13-1B/2B practices.

Why Join Strategic Support Solutions?

We are committed to our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

• Extremely Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Weekly Pay Schedule
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Contribution to Medical Insurance
• Non-taxable Per Diem (for qualifying employees)
• Exclusive Discount Programs for travel, entertainment, and more