Avionics Technician

STS Aviation Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking an experienced Avionics Technician in Fort Pierce, Florida, to support a Twin Otter restoration and rebuild program at KFPR. The role focuses on hands-on troubleshooting, installation, and Garmin system work, with leadership coordination across technicians and vendors.

You will lead avionics tear-downs through restoration, document work, and ensure compliance, with potential for direct hire as the project advances.

Qualifications

• Extensive avionics experience with troubleshooting and installation.
• Hands-on wiring and termination experience on aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform avionics troubleshooting and installation activities
• Perform and oversee Garmin system installations and integrations
• Plan, coordinate and track avionics work throughout aircraft tear-down, restoration and rebuild phases
• Review and interpret wiring diagrams
• Review technical data, schematics and interface requirements
• Perform aircraft wiring and termination work
• Support avionics system testing and integration
• Maintain accurate documentation for avionics work
• Complete required log entries and compliance records
• Coordinate with leadership, technicians and external vendors to maintain project schedules
• Support aircraft inspections
• Perform system checks as required
• Support final aircraft delivery preparation

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Garmin systems experience

Installation skills

Wiring and termination

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

G-series equipment knowledge

System testing

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Avionics Technician in Fort Pierce, Florida, to support a growing Twin Otter restoration and rebuild program at St. Lucie County International Airport (KFPR).

This opportunity is designed for an experienced avionics professional with strong troubleshooting, installation and Garmin systems experience. The Avionics Technician will take a lead role in avionics work throughout complete aircraft tear-downs, restorations and rebuilds.

All openings begin as open-ended contract positions with strong potential for direct hire.

Position Overview

The Avionics Technician supports all avionics functions associated with the Twin Otter rebuild program, from initial tear-down through restoration, system integration, testing and final delivery preparation.

This role requires hands-on avionics experience, strong technical documentation skills and the ability to coordinate avionics work with leadership, technicians and external vendors throughout each aircraft project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform avionics troubleshooting and installation activities
• Perform and oversee Garmin system installations and integrations
• Plan, coordinate and track avionics work throughout aircraft tear-down, restoration and rebuild phases
• Review and interpret wiring diagrams
• Review technical data, schematics and interface requirements
• Perform aircraft wiring and termination work
• Support avionics system testing and integration
• Maintain accurate documentation for avionics work
• Complete required log entries and compliance records
• Coordinate with leadership, technicians and external vendors to maintain project schedules
• Support aircraft inspections
• Perform system checks as required
• Support final aircraft delivery preparation

Qualifications

• Extensive avionics experience with a focus on troubleshooting and installation
• Experience with G-series equipment, navigators, flight decks, interfaces or equivalent systems
• Hands-on experience with aircraft wiring and terminations
• Experience with avionics system testing and integration
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and STC documentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative aviation team

Preferred Experience

• Previous lead or leadership experience in an avionics environment
• Experience supporting aircraft restoration or complete rebuild programs

Why Join

This position provides the opportunity to work on specialized Twin Otter restoration and rebuild projects where avionics expertise plays a direct role throughout the aircraft restoration process.

The operation is growing, and the position offers the potential to transition from an open-ended contract assignment into direct employment.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.