Job Title: Avionics Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on performing complex, classified heavy modifications on various fixed-wing military aircraft. You will remove existing avionics systems, install new wire harnesses throughout the aircraft, and terminate a wide range of connectors to support advanced mission systems. The position offers long-term, open-ended contract work with the opportunity to transition to a direct role, and provides the chance to support critical defense programs while working in a professional, climate-controlled hangar environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform classified heavy modifications on various fixed-wing military aircraft in accordance with engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and program requirements.
• Remove existing avionics and electrical systems from aircraft, ensuring proper documentation and safe handling of all components.
• Install new wire harnesses throughout the aircraft, routing wiring cleanly and securely through multiple sections and systems.
• Terminate and assemble dozens of different types of electrical and avionics connectors, including coaxial and other specialized connector types.
• Support aircraft maintenance and modification activities on multiple airframes, including U-28 (Pilatus PC-12), C-147 (DHC-8/Dash 8/Q200/Q300/Q400), C-146 (Dornier 328), C-145 (M-28 Skytruck), and A-29 (Super Tucano).
• Follow all FAA-regulated procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements within a controlled hangar environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 4 years of hands-on avionics experience in an aircraft maintenance, modification, or heavy maintenance environment.
• Proven experience terminating avionics and electrical connectors on aircraft systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with several different types of crimpers (at least three or more) for aviation wiring and connectors.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation for avionics and electrical systems.
• Experience with avionics repair, avionics installation, and aircraft modification tasks.
• Proficiency working with wiring harnesses, including fabrication, routing, and installation throughout the aircraft.
• Experience working with coaxial connectors and other specialized avionics connectors.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting on avionics and electrical systems using wiring diagrams and test procedures.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance through the employer’s process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior avionics installation experience on fixed-wing aircraft.
• Familiarity with aircraft electronics, avionics systems, and avionics electrical integration.
• Experience performing aircraft maintenance and aircraft modification in a regulated environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a mission-driven environment where your work directly supports critical national defense programs. You will join a company that has experienced major growth for more than a decade, creating strong career growth potential and long-term job security through large, multi-year contracts. Contractors receive on-site support from dedicated representatives who help with day-to-day needs, and have access to full medical benefits and paid sick days through the contracting company.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a climate-controlled, FAA-regulated hangar environment designed for high-quality aircraft maintenance and modification. You will work on various fixed-wing military aircraft platforms and use professional aviation tools, multiple types of crimpers, and standard avionics test and installation equipment. Shifts vary by hangar and program, with most employees on first (day) shift and a portion on second (swing) shift; some teams work four 10-hour days while others work five 8-hour days.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.