Avionics Technician (all levels)

Varstaff Staffing; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing is looking for an Avionics Technician in Hagerstown, Maryland. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in avionics maintenance, focusing on installation, troubleshooting, and repair of components. Knowledge of FCC and FAA regulations is essential.

Responsibilities include maintaining tools and manuals, ensuring safety, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must have their own tools and a background in the Aerospace & Defense industry is preferred. This role demands hands-on skills with various connector types and technical schematics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, or higher education may substitute.
• Must have tools in good working condition.
• Familiarity with basic avionics testing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform avionics maintenance under FCC, FAA guidelines.
• Handle installation, testing, and troubleshooting of avionics.
• Maintain tools, manuals, and safety standards.

Skills

Hands-on proficiency with harness assembly

Understanding technical schematics

Advanced skills in avionics tooling

Knowledge of FCC and FCC GROL

Ability to mentor subordinates

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Avionics installation tooling

Job description

Job Overview

Varstaff is searching for an Avionics Technician (all levels) for Hagerstown. As an Avionics Technician IV, you will perform avionics maintenance in accordance with FCC, FAA, and company policies and regulations. You will handle moderately complex installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics components, and maintain test equipment, tools, and manuals.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps.
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motions many times, requiring finger and hand dexterity.
• Requires vision: close, distance, depth perception, and color distinction.
• Requires hearing: discerning different tones and volumes.
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.).
• Frequently exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials.
• Frequently exposed to loud noises.

Safety Sensitive Position

• Responsible for safety or security of people or property.
• Inspects, handles, or transports explosives, dangerous or hazardous materials.
• Inspects structures, equipment, or vehicles.
• Performs aviation-related duties.
• Operates or supervises vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery.

Specialized Skills

This position demands hands‑on proficiency with harness assembly and aircraft modification, including harness routing, connector termination, ring‑out, and functional testing. These specialized skills are crucial to ensure the proper integration and performance of complex aircraft systems during modification projects. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience with terminating the following connector types:

1. COAX
2. CIR-MIL
3. RJ-45 Network
4. D-SUB

Experience with TRIAX, QUADRAX, Fiber-Optic assemblies, and El Ochito RF Connectors is not required but would certainly be a nice‑to‑have.

Must‑Haves (Skills)

• Own tools in good working order.
• Understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings.
• Advanced skills with moderately complex avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL.
• Ability to mentor and guide subordinates.
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment.
• Background in the Aerospace & Defense industry, US Department of Defense or US Military.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (or higher education). Typically 10 or more years of relevant experience; a higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.