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Job Title: Avionics Technician

**Pay:** $30 - $50/hr

**Location:** Philadelphia, PA

**Tools Require?** No - all tools provided

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Avionics Technician with a strong understanding in cable laying, terminations, crimping, pinning, and soldering. The ideal candidate will be able to assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components while clearly documenting work performed. The role requires reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components.

+ Clearly document work performed, control equipment status tags, and log critical information during installation.

+ Verify parts requests and read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

+ Use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink guns.

+ Communicate effectively with other employees, supervisors, and stakeholders.

+ Perform duties on all shifts, in various weather conditions and physical locations, while wearing required safety equipment.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in avionics, troubleshooting, functional testing, and aircraft avionics systems.

+ Proficiency in wiring, wire harnesses, schematics, avionics installation, repair, and troubleshooting.

+ Knowledge of aircraft electronics, maintenance, and assembly.

+ Ability to solder and work with coaxial cables.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or equivalent.

+ 4+ years of electrical/avionic aviation production experience preferred; military experience considered.

+ Knowledge of rotary or fixed-wing aircraft.

+ General knowledge of aviation electrical/avionic components and systems.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment with the opportunity for career advancement. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including 100% company-paid benefits for employees and their families, a 401k plan with company matching up to 6%, sign-on bonuses, annual performance raises, and generous PTO and paid holidays. We also offer relocation assistance, including a $10K movement allowance for personal items, 60 days of paid housing, and a $5K resettlement bonus.

Work Environment

The work environment is based in the final assembly helicopter line or flight line. Technicians must be able to work the 2:00PM - 11:00PM shift and adapt to various weather conditions and physical locations. No tools are required, and there are opportunities for both 1st and 2nd shift positions. Unlimited overtime is available, and contractors who qualify may receive daily per diem, medical benefits, paid vacation and sick time, and access to an employee perks program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 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.