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Avionics Technician
- Aerotek (Columbus, MS)
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Helicopter Avionics Technician – Contract Opportunity
_Columbus, Mississippi_ | _New Helicopter Completions (NHC) Program_
Are you an experienced avionics technician ready to take your skills to new heights? Join our dynamic team supporting the completion of cutting-edge aircraft including the **LUH-72, H-125, and H-145** models. We’re hiring for **contract roles** with the potential for long-term opportunities or direct hire.
What You’ll Do
+ Install and modify avionics systems on rotary-wing aircraft.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve avionics issues with precision and efficiency.
+ Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure timely and high-quality project completion.
What You Bring
+ Proven experience in avionics installation and modification.
+ Hands-on knowledge of LUH-72, H-125, and H-145 platforms.
+ Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Rotary-wing experience preferred (fixed-wing experience also considered).
+ Background in heavy modification and complex installations.
+ STC experience is a bonus but not required.
Why Join Us?
+ Work in a **modern, climate-controlled facility** equipped with all necessary tools.
+ Be part of a respectful, team-oriented culture that values your expertise.
+ Enjoy **competitive pay** and the flexibility to grow into a direct hire or continue as a long-term contractor.
Work Environment
You’ll be based in a state-of-the-art **Hangar/Completion Center** designed to support high-quality avionics work. We provide everything you need to succeed from tools to a supportive team environment.
**Ready to elevate your career?** Apply now and be part of something exceptional.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.50/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 onsite position in Columbus,MS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.
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