Job Description:
The Avionics Technician is responsible for performing a variety of troubleshooting, fabrication, repair, modification, and installation tasks on a Gulfstream contract with the US Navy. *4 openings available.
Responsibilities:Read and interpret wiring diagrams and installation drawings to facilitate system inspections, troubleshooting, and installations.Engage in wire harness marking and fabrication, system integrations, and troubleshooting on aircraft.Ensure compliance of aircraft-related tasks to FAA requirements (43.13, EWIS, etc.).Accomplish safe and compliant avionics installations in accordance with released data.Essential Skills:Modification, fabrication, and wire harness installation and fabrication experience.Aircraft modification experience.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.Troubleshooting skills.Additional Skills & Qualifications:4+ years of experience as an Avionics Technician.4 years of MRO modification experience.FCC or A license is preferred.Eligibility for clearance.Experience with Learjet 31, 35, and 36, as well as Gulfstream 4 and Gulfstream 4SP is preferred.Flexibility to work any shift.Must provide own shadowed tools.Why Work Here?
Our company is an industry leader in Design, Engineering, Certification, and Aerospace Services. We design and engineer solutions for a variety of aviation, aerospace, and commercial clients. We continually develop and apply innovative methods, techniques, and technology to meet ultra-critical, time-challenging, cost-sensitive, and superior-reliability requirements. We serve all Federal branches of the US Government, commercial customers, and foreign aerospace defense companies.
Work EnvironmentWork in a hangar environment. There are two shifts available: Monday - Friday 6AM-4PM or Monday - Friday 3PM-1AM. Must be comfortable with overtime, expecting to work at least 50-60 hours a week.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Newport News, Virginia.4+ month contract.Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 Newport News,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.
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