Job Title: Aircraft Avionics Technician

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $50.00/hr based on experience.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Avionics Technician with experience in cable lay-ins, terminations, crimping, pinning, and soldering. The ideal candidate will be adept at assembling, modifying, and installing wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components.
• Clearly document work performed and manage equipment status tags.
• Log critical information during installation and verify parts requests.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and written instructions.
• Use manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink guns.
• Operate complex, specialized aircraft test equipment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees and supervisors.
• Perform duties across all shifts, regardless of weather or physical conditions, while adhering to safety protocols.

Essential Skills

• Experience in avionics troubleshooting and functional testing.
• Proficiency in aircraft avionics systems, wiring, and wire harness assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with aircraft electronics, maintenance, and assembly.
• Soldering and coaxial cable skills.

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 understanding of aviation electrical and avionic components and systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading industry company with immediate contract-to-hire openings in Philadelphia, PA. Benefit from a competitive compensation package, including a $10K relocation allowance, 60 days of paid housing, and a $5K resettlement bonus. Enjoy 100 company-paid benefits for employees and families, a 401k with a company match up to 6, sign-on and annual bonuses, yearly performance raises, and 30 days of PTO and paid holidays. Contractors can benefit from daily per diem, medical benefits, paid vacation, sick time, and an employee perks program with unlimited overtime opportunities.

Work Environment

Work in the final assembly line with first and second shift opportunities available. No tools are required for this role.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

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.