Avionics Technician

Aerotek; Mississippi; On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Columbus, MS is seeking an Avionics Technician for contract work to perform installation, modification, and troubleshooting on helicopter avionics and harnesses. You will work in a modern facility on LUH-72, H-125, and H-145 platforms, focusing on heavy wiring and system integration.

The role requires hands-on avionics experience, ability to read engineering drawings, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Avionics installation and modification on aircraft required.
• Experience with heavy modifications and wiring harness routing.
• Ability to read and apply engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, modification, and troubleshooting of avionics systems on LUH-72, H-125, and H-145 aircraft.
• Route, terminate, and secure wiring and harnesses per drawings.
• Install and integrate avionics components ensuring proper configuration and compatibility.
• Read and work from technical data and modification instructions.
• Verify operation via functional checks and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with technicians and departments to support on-time completions.
• Maintain workmanship and quality requirements.
• Document work performed for installations and modifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through feedback with engineering.

Skills

Avionics installation

Harness installation

Wiring modification

Drawings interpretation

Rotary-wing experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Avionics Technician

This contract role offers the opportunity to perform complex avionics installation, modification, and troubleshooting on LUH-72, H-125, and H-145 helicopters in support of new helicopter completions and retrofit programs. You will work in a modern, climate-controlled facility, focusing on heavy modification and installation of avionics systems and harnesses on a variety of rotary-wing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, modification, and troubleshooting of avionics systems on LUH-72, H-125, and H-145 aircraft in support of new helicopter completions and retrofit programs.
• Carry out heavy avionics modifications and installations, including routing, terminating, and securing wiring and harnesses in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Install and integrate avionics components, equipment, and systems, ensuring proper configuration, operation, and compatibility with existing aircraft systems.
• Read, interpret, and work from technical data, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and modification instructions to perform accurate avionics work.
• Verify proper operation of installed and modified avionics systems through functional checks, troubleshooting, and corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with other technicians and departments in a hangar/completion center environment to support on-time completion of new build and retrofit aircraft.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable standards, procedures, and quality requirements, maintaining a high level of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Document work performed in accordance with company and regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate records of installations, modifications, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support continuous improvement of installation and modification practices by sharing feedback and observations with supervisors and engineering teams.

Essential Skills

• Avionics installation and modification experience on aircraft is required.
• Experience performing heavy avionics modifications and installations, including complex wiring and harness work.
• Ability to install, modify, and troubleshoot avionics systems using technical data, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience with avionics systems and avionics harness installation.
• Rotary-wing avionics experience is strongly preferred, with knowledge and understanding on platforms such as EC-145, EC-135, LUH-72, UH-60, or AH-64 considered highly valuable.
• Willingness to work in a hangar/completion center environment on new helicopter completions and retrofit projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) modifications is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience on EC-145, EC-135, LUH-72, UH-60, or AH-64 aircraft is highly beneficial.
• Fixed-wing avionics installation and modification experience may be considered if strong in mod/install work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team in a production and completion environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship in avionics installations and modifications.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility that provides all necessary tools, allowing you to focus on your craft without worrying about equipment. The organization is known for treating both employees and contractors with respect and fairness, fostering a supportive and professional atmosphere. The role offers very competitive compensation and the flexibility to pursue long-term contracting or the potential to transition to a direct position, providing stability and career growth opportunities.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a modern hangar and completion center environment that is state-of-the-art and fully climate controlled, ensuring a comfortable setting throughout the year. All tools required to perform avionics installation, modification, and troubleshooting are provided on site, so you do not need to supply your own equipment. You will work around helicopters undergoing new completions and retrofit work, collaborating closely with other skilled technicians in a professional, production-focused setting

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length o