Avionics Technicians will be working on the A119 (TH-73) commercial helicopters. The role involves assembling, modifying, and installing wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components. Responsibilities include documenting work performed, controlling equipment status tags, logging critical information during installation, and verifying parts requests. Technicians must be able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. Proficiency with manual hand tools and specialized aircraft test equipment is required. Effective communication skills and the ability to perform duties on all shifts, under various conditions, while wearing required safety equipment, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components
• Clearly document work performed and control equipment status tags
• Log critical information during installation and verify parts requests
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink guns
• Utilize complex, specialized aircraft test equipment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other employees and supervisors
• Perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions, while wearing required safety equipment

• Avionics troubleshooting and functional testing
• Experience with aircraft avionics, avionics systems, and wiring
• Ability to perform avionics installation, repair, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with aircraft electronics, maintenance, and assembly
• Proficiency in soldering and working with coaxial cables
• Experience with various aircraft including CH-47, VC-22, MV-22, UH-60, UH-1, AH-64, AgustaWestland, Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, Eurocopter, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Gulfstream, Vertex, and Northrop Grumman

• 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 knowledge of aviation electrical/avionic components and systems

The company offers immediate direct hire and contract-to-hire openings in Philadelphia, PA, with industry-leading benefits. Employees can expect a comprehensive package that includes competitive hourly wages, first and second shift opportunities, no required tools, and numerous perks for direct hires. These perks include a $10K allowance for moving personal items, 60 days of paid housing, a $5K resettlement allowance bonus, mileage, meals, and housing reimbursements for relocation trips, 100 company-paid benefits for employees and their families, a 401k with a company match up to 6, sign-on and annual bonuses, yearly performance raises, 30 days of PTO, and paid holidays. Contractors also receive daily per diem, medical benefits, paid vacation and sick time, an employee perks program, and unlimited overtime opportunities.

Work Environment

The work environment involves the final assembly helicopter line or flight line. Technicians will work under various conditions and shifts, ensuring the proper use of safety equipment. The role does not require personal tools.

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

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 will be accepting applications until Jan 21, 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.