Aerospace Avionics Technician - DEFENSE

The Structures Company, LLC
  • Maxwell AFB, AL
  • $35
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

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:

  • Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Secret clearance required to start.

  • 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. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Assemble, disassemble, and modify aircraft components and systems.

  • Troubleshoot conventional weapons systems, electronic and electro-mechanical components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, subassemblies, alternate mission equipment, and test equipment.

  • Perform maintenance, repair, inspection, fabrication, and configuration changes of integrated systems.

  • Remove, install, and test electronic components, fire control systems, bomb navigation systems, and related subassemblies.

  • Perform pre-test, operational, functional, electrical, mechanical, and final testing of systems both on and off equipment.

  • Conduct explosive operations: load, unload, arm, safe, and position assigned conventional air munitions and pyrotechnics.

  • Control tools, maintain work area cleanliness, and complete work control documents per established procedures.

  • Support shift operations with flexibility across multiple shifts as program demands evolve.

Requirements:

  • Secret clearance required to start.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • 3–5 years of military avionics or similar experience on any platform.

  • Testing, repair, and configuration experience with aircraft systems.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).

  • Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs and work in various positions.

  • Willingness to comply with all PPE requirements.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous experience with M240 maintenance and uploading chaff/flare onto aircraft.

  • Explosive handling for squibs.

  • Knowledge of IMDS, AF-21-10, TO 00-20-1.

  • Military background and helicopter maintenance experience.

  • 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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Numbers & Facts

LocationMaxwell AFB, AL
Salary$35

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Aircraft Maintenanceunmatched
  • Avionicsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Explosive Ordnanceunmatched
  • Explosivesunmatched
  • Fire Suppression/Controlunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Mechanical Testingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Navigation Systemsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Pyrotechnicsunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched

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