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Job Title: Avionics Technician

Job Description

The Avionics Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, installing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying avionics and electrical systems on F/A-18 aircraft. The role involves upgrading radar packages, communication equipment, and potentially other systems.

Responsibilities

+ Perform avionics troubleshooting and repairs on F/A-18 aircraft.

+ Install and maintain avionics systems and electrical components.

+ Conduct modifications, including upgrades to radar and communication systems.

+ Work with fiber optic cables and installations.

+ Adhere to operational level maintenance procedures.

+ Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient maintenance and repair practices.

Essential Skills

+ 5 - 7 years of depot/heavy maintenance experience on aircraft avionics, preferably fighter jets.

+ Experience with F-18 aircraft is highly preferred.

+ Knowledge of Navy Ratings AE or AT is advantageous.

+ Eligibility for SECRET clearance.

+ Ability to obtain a Boeing badge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with NAV - magic box is highly preferred.

+ Proficiency in avionic troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to be part of a stable program supporting reputable government integrators and the US Navy warfighters. Employees enjoy government holidays and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects.

Work Environment

The role requires flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shifts within a hangar environment and occasionally on the flightline. While mostly indoors, the hangar is non-climate controlled, offering a dynamic and engaging work setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.