Job Title: Aircraft Avionics Technician

Job Description

Avionics Technicians will be working on the A119 (TH-73) commercial helicopters on their Part 21 Assembly. You will be responsible for assembling, modifying, and installing wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components. You will need to document your work clearly, control equipment status tags, log critical information during installation, and verify parts requests. You must be able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and written instructions. Using a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, and complex specialized aircraft test equipment is essential. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are required to collaborate with other employees and supervisors. You must be able to perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions, while also wearing required safety equipment.

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 ensure all components are accounted for.

• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and written instructions.

• Use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, and complex specialized aircraft test equipment.

• Effectively communicate with other employees, members of supervision, and others as required.

• Perform assigned duties on all shifts, regardless of weather or physical location and conditions, while wearing required safety equipment.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of Electrical/Avionic aviation production experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of rotary or fixed wing aircrafts.

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Military experience will be considered.

Why Work Here?

We offer immediate direct hire and contract-to-hire openings in Philadelphia, PA with one of the industry leaders in aircraft manufacturing. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% company-paid benefits for employees and their families, a 401k with company match up to 6%, sign-on bonuses, annual bonuses (4-6%), yearly performance raises, 30 days PTO, and paid holidays. Direct hire perks include a $10K movement of personal items, 60 days paid housing, $5K resettlement allowance bonus, reimbursement for mileage, meals, and housing on relocation trips. Contract-to-hire perks include daily per diem for qualifying contractors, medical benefits, paid vacation and sick time, an employee perks program, and unlimited overtime opportunities.

Work Environment

This position is based in the final assembly helicopter line or flight line. You will be working in a dynamic environment where safety equipment is required, and you may be exposed to various weather conditions and physical locations. The role offers opportunities for both 1st and 2nd shifts, and no personal tools are required.

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 - $43.00/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 Mar 3, 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.