Job Title: Aircraft Electrician
If qualified and interested reach out to Duke at 631/513/1840
Job Description
As an Aircraft Electrician, you will perform avionics troubleshooting, installations, repairs, maintenance, and modifications to the avionics and electrical systems for F/A-18 aircraft. Modifications may include upgrades to radar packages, communications equipment, and other potential enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Perform avionics troubleshooting and repairs.
- Install and maintain electrical systems on F/A-18 aircraft.
- Conduct modifications on avionics systems including radar and communications upgrades.
- Work with fiber optic installations and aircraft electrical harnesses.
- Interpret and apply schematics for electrical systems.
Essential Skills
- 4 - 7 years of experience in depot or heavy maintenance on aircraft electrical systems, with fighter jets experience preferred.
- Proficiency in avionic troubleshooting and installation.
- Experience with F-18 aircraft is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Navy Ratings of AE or AT.
- Must be eligible for SECRET clearance.
- Eligibility for a Boeing badge with no terminations on record.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with O-Level and Operational Level Maintenance.
- Familiarity with fiber optic cable installation and maintenance.
- Experience with NAV - magic box systems is highly preferred.
Why Work Here?
Join a stable program that observes government holidays and supports two of the most reputable government integrators globally. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the support of US Navy warfighters.
Work Environment
The role requires flexibility to work on either the 1st or 2nd shift. Work will be conducted in a hangar and occasionally on the flightline. The environment is mostly indoors and not exposed to the elements, although the hangar is not climate-controlled.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of NA, Texas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Alamo Heights,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.
About Aerotek:
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.
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