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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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