Avionics Technician III

Full-time Contract Position – Vandalia, OH

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

As an Avionics Technician III, you will apply advanced technical skills to perform avionics maintenance in compliance with FAA, FCC, and company regulations. This role involves installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex avionics systems and components. You will also be responsible for maintaining calibration on test equipment, managing tools, and keeping technical manuals up to date to ensure peak performance and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform avionics maintenance and repairs in compliance with FAA, FCC, and company regulations

Install, troubleshoot, test, and repair avionics components and systems

Interpret and work from technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and manuals

Route and secure wiring according to technical drawings

Maintain, calibrate, and operate avionics test equipment and tools

Ensure compliance with safety protocols, especially in handling hazardous materials and working in high-noise/outdoor environments

Support aviation safety by inspecting aircraft structures, systems, and components

Operate or supervise the use of vehicles, machinery, or heavy equipment as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Must have own tools in good working order

Ability to understand and interpret basic applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings

Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and FCC GROL (Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License)

Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

Work Environment

On-site position located in Vandalia, Ohio

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $38-$42, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Perks of the Job

Health Benefits

Multiple Healthcare plans are available, Vision, Dental, Medical, and Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Competitive Paid Leave plan includes 10 (PTO) days, 12 Paid holidays, and 5 sick days

Financial Benefits

Nonmatching, self-administered 401k program through Human Interest

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Professional Support

Our employees are set up for success with the tools, training, and time they need

Culture of Inclusivity

We embrace difference, and we value diversity in our, and every, workforce