As an Aircraft Electrician, you will be responsible for performing avionics troubleshooting, installations, repairs, maintenance, and modifications on the avionics and electrical systems of F/A-18 aircraft. This role involves upgrading radar packages, communication equipment, and other system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on avionics systems.
• Install and maintain avionics and electrical systems on F/A-18 aircraft.
• Conduct modifications and upgrades, including radar package and communication systems.
• Utilize schematics and technical manuals for installations and repairs.
• Work on fiber optic installations and cable management.

• Proficiency in avionics troubleshooting and installation.
• Experience with fiber optic cable installation.
• Knowledge of avionics systems and schematics.
• 4-7 years of depot/heavy maintenance experience on aircraft electrical systems, preferably on fighter jets.
• Experience with F-18 aircraft is highly preferred.

• Navy Ratings of AE or AT are highly desirable.
• Experience with NAV - magic box is highly preferred.
• Must be eligible for SECRET clearance.
• Eligibility for a Boeing badge is required, with no terminations on record with Boeing.

Join a stable program that offers government holidays and the opportunity to support two of the most reputable government integrators in the world. Contribute to the mission of supporting US Navy warfighters.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in a hangar and occasionally on the flightline. The environment is mostly indoors and is not climate-controlled. Flexibility for 1st or 2nd shift work is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

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.