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Aerospace Avionics Technician - DEFENSE
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Aerospace Avionics Technician - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Maxwell AFB, AL
PAY RATE: $35-43/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Clearance: Secret clearance required to start.
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Assemble, disassemble, and modify aircraft components and systems.
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Troubleshoot conventional weapons systems, electronic and electro-mechanical components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, subassemblies, alternate mission equipment, and test equipment.
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Perform maintenance, repair, inspection, fabrication, and configuration changes of integrated systems.
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Remove, install, and test electronic components, fire control systems, bomb navigation systems, and related subassemblies.
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Perform pre-test, operational, functional, electrical, mechanical, and final testing of systems both on and off equipment.
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Conduct explosive operations: load, unload, arm, safe, and position assigned conventional air munitions and pyrotechnics.
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Control tools, maintain work area cleanliness, and complete work control documents per established procedures.
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Support shift operations with flexibility across multiple shifts as program demands evolve.
Requirements:
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Secret clearance required to start.
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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3–5 years of military avionics or similar experience on any platform.
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Testing, repair, and configuration experience with aircraft systems.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
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Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs and work in various positions.
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Willingness to comply with all PPE requirements.
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Experience:
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Previous experience with M240 maintenance and uploading chaff/flare onto aircraft.
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Explosive handling for squibs.
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Knowledge of IMDS, AF-21-10, TO 00-20-1.
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Military background and helicopter maintenance experience.
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Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) experience.
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. 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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Meet Your Recruiter
Jason Pratt
Aviation Recruiter
Jason Pratt is an aviation professional with over 20 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, technical operations, recruiting, and consulting. He is known for precision, professionalism, and delivering strong results across airline, OEM, and MRO environments.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management of Technical Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and began his career at Aviation High School in New York. His technical background includes extensive maintenance on Boeing and Airbus aircraft, including multiple widebody, narrowbody, and military platforms, as well as emergency response, training oversight, and large-hub planning operations.
Jason has also built a successful aviation recruiting career, consistently exceeding performance metrics and founding a recruiting platform that scaled to over 150 active accounts before its sale. He holds an FAA Airframe & Powerplant License and brings a results-driven, integrity-focused approach to every role he supports.