Avionics Technician V

Varstaff Staffing; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing is seeking an Avionics Technician V, a Level 5 SME in Aircraft ISR integrations. You will mentor juniors and lead avionics maintenance per FCC, FAA, and company regulations, overseeing installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics components.

The role demands hands-on harness assembly, aircraft modification, and connector termination to ensure proper integration of complex systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher degrees or equivalent experience can replace this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise avionics maintenance and technicians.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics components per regs.
• Maintain test equipment, tools, and manuals.
• Oversee harness assembly, harness routing, and connector termination.
• Perform and supervise wire routing per drawings.

Skills

Schematics interpretation

Wiring installation

Soldering & crimping

Tools ownership

Troubleshooting avionics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

15+ years relevant experience

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrometer knowledge

Connector termination tooling

TriAX/Quadrax experience

RF connectors

Job description

Varstaff is looking for anAvionics Technician V.

About the Job

As a Level 5 Avionics Technician, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Aircraft ISR integrations and mentor junior technicians. You will perform and oversee avionics maintenance according to FCC, FAA, and company regulations. Responsibilities include leading, teaching, and performing the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics components, as well as maintaining test equipment, tools, and manuals.

This position demands hands‑on proficiency with harness assembly and aircraft modification (harness routing, connector termination, ring‑out, and functional testing) to ensure proper integration and performance of complex aircraft systems.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate hands‑on experience terminating the following connector types:

• COAX
• CIR-MIL
• RJ-45 Network
• D-SUB

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus15+ yearsof relevant experience(Higher degrees or equivalent experience can replace this requirement).

Skills & Requirements

Must-Have

• Must have your own tools in good working order.
• Ability to interpret complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings.
• Proficiency in avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or Pitot static equipment.

Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience in a Lead role (mentoring, training, guiding, and inspecting subordinates' work).
• Familiarity with FCC regulations and FCC GROL (General Radiotelephone Operator License).
• Experience with TRIAX, QUADRAX, Fiber-Optic assemblies, and El Ochito RF Connectors.
• Background in Aerospace/Defense, the US Department of Defense (DoD), or US Military.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance (may be required).

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

Physical

Frequently walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs/steps, and repeating hand, arm, and finger motions (requiring fine dexterity).

Occasional lifting or carrying up to50 lbs.

Sensory

Strong vision (close, distance, depth perception, color differentiation) and hearing (discerning tones/volumes) required.

Environment

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather elements, fumes, hazardous chemicals/materials, and loud noise environments.

Safety Sensitive

Responsible for safety/security of people or property, handling/inspecting equipment, vehicles, or aviation-related machinery.