Garmin Avionics Installer: G1000/G5000 Specialist

Strategic Support Solutions; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Weekly Pay

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Per Diem

Discount Programs

Job summary

Strategic Support Solutions is seeking avionics installers to retrofit, wire, and integrate Garmin G1000/G5000 flight decks on general aviation and corporate airframes. You will perform panel modifications, harness routing, and post-install testing under FAA guidelines.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of avionics experience, hands-on Garmin platform proficiency, and the tools to complete precision work. Benefits include competitive pay, PTO, 401(k), and weekly pay with insurance offerings.

Qualifications

• Experience 3–5 years in avionics installation on GA/corporate aircraft.
• Hands-on Garmin G1000/G1000NXi and/or G5000 installations (GTN 650/750 also valued).
• Read and work from electrical schematics, wire prints, and STC drawings.
• Proficient wiring: crimping, stripping, shielding, routing harnesses.
• Experience with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 or Pro Line Fusion is a plus.
• Provide own set of aviation hand tools and specialized tooling.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 43, 91, 145 and AC 43.13-1B/2B.

Responsibilities

• Garmin Suite Installation: Install, wire, and integrate Garmin G1000/G5000 systems and GTN series.
• Harness Fabrication & Wiring: Build and test complex electrical harnesses per FAA standards.
• Panel & Console Modifications: Modify panels to fit new displays, breakers, and units.
• System Integration & Testing: Post-install checks, ground tests, pitot-static and software config.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose squawks and power distribution faults in new and legacy airframes.
• Legacy Interfacing: Integrate Garmin with Rockwell Collins Pro Line systems where applicable.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain records and sign-offs per FAA regulations and manuals.

Skills

Garmin G1000/G1000NXi

Garmin G5000

Electrical schematics

Harness fabrication

Rockwell Collins Pro Line integration

Aviation tools handling

Tools

Wire strippers

Calibrated crimpers

Pin extractors

Digital multimeters

Job description

Strategic Support Solutions is seeking avionics installers to retrofit, wire, and integrate Garmin G1000/G5000 flight decks on general aviation and corporate airframes. You will perform panel modifications, harness routing, and post-install testing under FAA guidelines.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of avionics experience, hands-on Garmin platform proficiency, and the tools to complete precision work. Benefits include competitive pay, PTO, 401(k), and weekly pay with insurance offerings.