| Location | Crestview, FL |
JOB TITLE: Avionics Installation Technician
LOCATION: Crestview, FL
PAY RATE: $39.61/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Installs, routes, terminates, and tests electrical cables and harnesses on C-130J aircraft including Fiber Optic, 1553 Data Bus, RF Cables, Twinax, Triax, Quadrax, and Ethernet Cables.
Removes and installs aircraft components as required for modification and maintenance tasks.
Interprets engineering drawings and blueprints such as electrical wiring diagrams, routing drawings, and harness assembly drawings.
Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of install or modification.
Uses and applies hand tools, power tools, work stands, support equipment, and special tools or calibrated test equipment.
Comprehends safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals for task execution.
Performs wire harness fabrication, routing, installation, and testing on military or commercial aircraft.
Performs continuity checks, termination processes, and ensures proper installation of electrical systems per standard processes.
Interprets installation drawings, understands symbols, flags, and general notes for electrical modifications.
Works with Fiber Optic, 1553 Data Bus, RF, Twinax, Triax, Quadrax, and Ethernet cables for avionics and electrical systems.
Requirements:
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance with U.S. Citizenship required.
Minimum four (4) years of avionics experience in Communications, Navigations, Guidance Control, Electronic Warfare, or Electro or Environmental fields.
Minimum or equivalent of a USAF 7-Level (Craftsman) or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret aircraft electrical drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
Experience with heavy avionics or electrical systems wire routing and installation.
Experience with military or commercial aircraft modification installation including wire harness installation and checkout procedures.
Ability to interpret installation drawings, install and route electrical cable assemblies, and perform multiple termination processes.
Ability to perform continuity checks in accordance with standard processes.
Preferred: Experience on C-130J aircraft and active Secret Security Clearance.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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