Heavy Maintenance Avionics Tech Licensed

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services is hiring in Wilmington, Ohio for a Full-Time role in Heavy Maintenance. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with 2 years of avionics experience in a heavy aircraft maintenance environment. Responsibilities include maintaining avionics hardware, conducting operational checks, and troubleshooting systems. Ideal candidates should have the ability to work under various conditions, possess their own tools, and preferably hold an FCC License. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years avionics experience in heavy maintenance.
• Experience in the removal and installation of aircraft avionic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot avionics equipment using electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance of avionics hardware.
• Conduct operational checks and troubleshoot aircraft systems.
• Provide technical guidance to aircraft electricians.

Skills

Troubleshooting avionics equipment

Installation of aircraft avionic systems

Understanding of FAA regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools for avionics work

Job description

Job Category: HEAVY MAINTENANCE

Requisition Number: HEAVY004509

• Posted : May 7, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Required: As needed

What you will do:

Performs a variety of installation and maintenance of avionics hardware and wiring assemblies within budgeted time and at customer standards of quality. Position will conduct operational checks, troubleshooting and the repair of avionics and electrical systems on all types of aircraft. Performs functional checks, ground and flight test procedures and reports and repairs resultant discrepancies. In addition will also determine power availability status of aircraft and provide recommendations for availability of aircraft electrical and avionics systems. Will fabricate and install wiring assemblies, static lines and associated mechanical equipment per drawings. Provide avionics technical guidance and assistance to aircraft electricians and other skill groups as required.

What you need:

• High school diploma OR GED
• 2 years avionics experience, to include troubleshooting, in a heavy aircraft maintenance or modification environment
• 2 years experience in the removal, modification, and installation of aircraft avionic systems
• Ability to quickly and accurately troubleshoot and repair all types of avionics equipment and electrical systems using electrical schematics.
• Basic understanding of FAA regulations pertaining to CFR Part 145 repair station operations
• Must provide own tools

Preferred Skills

• FCC License and/or Power plant license
• 2 years previous experience at a FAR Part 145 repair station
• Graduate of electronics principles course or equivalent military training

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and to travel on an as needed basis to support off-site maintenance
• Eye/hand coordination and clear field of vision
• Ability to work at heights up to 80 feet and lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work in tight and confined spaces with respiratory equipment
• Ability to bend, crawl, twist, and other positions and sustain the position for extended period of time

AMES is an equal opportunity employer and that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

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