Industry: Defense / Aerospace
Duration: 2+ Year Contract Opportunity
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
A large defense contractor is seeking experienced Avionics Installers to support military aircraft maintenance and modification programs on C-130 aircraft. This position focuses primarily on interior aircraft work involving avionics installation, wire routing, harnessing, and system maintenance
Job Responsibilities
- Assemble and install avionics components and systems according to engineering specifications
- Perform avionics maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure aircraft safety and performance
- Execute wire termination, wire crimping, wire routing, and wire ring-out activities
- Work with RF lines, coaxial cable, twisted pairs, and power wire systems
- Install and route aircraft harnesses following aviation wiring standards and best practices
- Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
- Collaborate with engineering teams on design modifications and improvements using AutoCAD
- Conduct routine inspections and functional checks of avionics systems
- Document maintenance and repair activities in compliance with regulatory and company standards
- Administer avionics testing and system verification procedures
Qualifications
- Experience with avionics installation and/or aircraft electrical systems
- Experience working on military aircraft preferred, especially C-130 platforms
- Strong understanding of aircraft wire routing, harness installation, and termination practices
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Familiarity with RF, coax, twisted pair, and power wire applications
- Experience using hand tools and avionics testing equipment
- AutoCAD experience is a plus
- Must provide own tools (shadowed and etched required)
- Must be flexible with shift requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance required
Work Environment & Benefits
- Long-term 2+ year opportunity with a major defense contractor
- Primarily interior aircraft work with limited exterior tasks
- Paid and unpaid break structure exceeding standard requirements
- Stable Monday–Friday schedule
If you have avionics installation experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity supporting military aircraft programs, apply today.
