Avionics Garmin Installer

ADP, Inc.; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Strategic Support Solutions in Smyrna, TN, is seeking skilled Avionics Garmin Installers for full-time roles. You will perform full-suite Garmin G1000/G5000 retrofits, wiring harness fabrication, and system integration on general aviation and corporate airframes.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of avionics installation experience and hands-on Garmin G1000/G1000NXi or G5000 expertise, with strong schematic reading and FAA regulation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years avionics installation on general aviation and/or corporate aircraft.
• Hands-on installation and checkout experience with Garmin G1000/G1000NXi and/or G5000 flight decks (GTN 650/750 series helpful).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, engineering wire prints, Garmin installation manuals, and STC drawings.
• Proven expertise in precision crimping, pin insertion/extraction, wire stripping, shield splicing, and routing.
• Prior experience integrating with legacy systems (Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21/ Fusion) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, mount, wire, and integrate Garmin G1000 and G5000 flight decks and GTN series.
• Fabricate and test complex wiring harnesses, data buses, coax lines, and shield terminations per FAA standards.
• Modify panels, subpanels, and consoles to fit new displays and remote units.
• Perform post-install testing, ground checks, pitot-static checks, RVSM leaks, and software configurations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot squawks and power distribution faults across new and legacy airframes.

Skills

Garmin G1000/G5000 experience

Electrical schematics reading

FAA regs familiarity

Tools

Crimpers

Digital multimeter

Wiring harness tools

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