Senior Avionics Technician | GA and Turboprop

Rio Staffing LLC.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

PTO

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Avionics Technician to lead complex installations, system integrations, and high-level troubleshooting on GA piston and turboprop aircraft.

You will work with Garmin, Avidyne, Aspen, and Dynon panels, perform regulatory documentation for FAA compliance, and pursue the Chief Inspector track, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of dedicated avionics experience on GA piston and turboprop aircraft.
• Deep proficiency reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• FAA A&P license and/or NCATT AET certification preferred.
• Hands-on testing with pitot-static, altimeter, and transponder systems.
• Solid working knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 91, and 145 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex avionics installations and system integrations end-to-end.
• Perform high-level electrical troubleshooting on GA platforms.
• Prepare regulatory documentation for FAA compliance and inspection readiness.
• Collaborate with quality management to maintain repair station manuals and procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute toward Chief Inspector track.

Skills

GA avionics

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Panel installations

Regulatory awareness

Education

FAA A&P license / NCATT AET

Tools

Pitot-static test sets

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Ramp test equipment

Job description

Senior Avionics Technician (GA Piston/Turboprop)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Quick Facts: Schedule, Compensation & Benefits

• Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent Direct-Hire W2 Position

• Hourly Pay: $38.00 – $45.00 / hour (Commensurate with depth of GA/turboprop avionics experience)

• Schedule: Standard 40-Hour Workweek (Monday – Friday)

• Career Growth Track: Clear, direct progression path leading toward Chief Inspector.

• Benefits Package: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Work Environment: A premier, state-of-the-art General Aviation (GA) facility specializing in high-standard maintenance, avionics integrations, and structural modifications.

About Our Client

Our Client is an established, high-precision aviation maintenance and repair organization. Renowned for technical excellence and exceptional craftsmanship, they specialize in comprehensive maintenance, advanced avionics retrofits, and system integrations for General Aviation piston and turboprop aircraft.

They foster a culture of technical rigor, quality over speed, and continuous professional growth. As their operational footprint expands, they are seeking an experienced Senior Avionics Technician who not only brings top-tier troubleshooting skills to the bench and aircraft, but also possesses the leadership potential to step directly into the pipeline for Chief Inspector.

The Role: Key Responsibilities & System Focus

As a Senior Avionics Technician, you will lead complex avionics installations, system integrations, high-level electrical troubleshooting, and regulatory documentation for a wide variety of GA platforms.

• Full-Panel Upgrades & Systems Integration: Lead end-to-end panel rewires and installations across premier glass cockpit suites including Garmin (G1000 / TXi / GTN), Avidyne, Aspen, and Dynon platforms.

• Autopilot & ADS-B Integration: Perform complex installations, wiring harness fabrication, pin-out terminations, and calibration for modern digital autopilots, ADS-B, radar, and EFIS systems.

• Certifications & Testing: Perform 14 CFR 91.411 and 91.413 pitot-static, altimeter, and transponder certification checks using modern ramp test equipment.

• Airframe & Engine Ecosystem: Support complex avionics troubleshooting across top General Aviation and turboprop platforms (Cirrus, Piper, Cessna, Diamond, Mooney, Beechcraft) powered by Lycoming, Continental, and Pratt & Whitney powerplants.

• Pathway to Chief Inspector: Work directly with quality management to master repair station manuals, FAA compliance protocols, and inspection procedures as you transition into the Chief Inspector role.

Qualifications & Requirements

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented, master-level technician with a proven background in general aviation electronics.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of dedicated avionics experience working directly on General Aviation (GA) piston and turboprop aircraft.

• Technical Mastery: Deep proficiency in reading and interpreting complex aircraft electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pin-outs, and engineering drawings.

• Certifications: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license and/or NCATT AET certification is heavily preferred.

• Testing Equipment: Hands-on experience operating pitot-static test sets, nav/comm ramp test equipment, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.

• Regulatory Compliance: Solid working knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 91, and 145 regulations and documentation standards.

• Leadership Ambition: Excellent communication skills, high accountability, and a desire to advance into a Chief Inspector / Quality Leadership role.