Job Title: Avionics Technician (Per Diem Offered!)

Job Description

This role focuses on performing military ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) modifications on a variety of aircraft, including platforms such as C-12 and Bombardier Global. You will specialize in harness fabrication, system installations, and integration of advanced avionics and mission systems, delivering total system solutions for aircraft modification, maintenance, primary mission equipment integration, operations, and contractor logistics support. The position requires hands-on work with navigation, communication, and flight control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and mission-ready aircraft.

EVPs:

• Awarded a multi-billion-dollar project (HADES project for the Army – Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program)
  • The aircraft is expected to advance the Army’s aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities (ISR)
• Great family-like environment
• Open ended contract, lots of work available, bare minimum is 5 10s at 50 hours a week but have people there working 60-70 hours a week
• Build up experience modifying corporate jets for the government
• Overall cost of living is about 7–27 cheaper than the U.S. average AND Compared to the rest of Maryland (which is expensive), it’s ~17 cheaper

Responsibilities

• Perform military ISR modifications on multiple aircraft platforms, including C-12 and Bombardier Global, in accordance with applicable technical data and standard operating procedures.
• Fabricate, route, and install wire harnesses to support avionics and mission system integration, ensuring proper fit, protection, and labeling.
• Install, integrate, and test avionics systems used for aircraft navigation, radio communications, weather radar, flight control, engine monitoring, and other primary aircraft functions.
• Provide total system solutions for aircraft modification, including maintenance, primary mission equipment integration, operations support, and contractor logistics support.
• Conduct inspections of avionics and electrical systems, identify deficiencies, and perform adjustments, repairs, or component replacements as required.
• Perform aircraft maintenance with and without power applied, troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions or deficiencies in avionics and electrical systems.
• Terminate and assemble a variety of connector types, including COAX, CIR-MIL, RJ-45 network connectors, and D-SUB connectors, ensuring high-quality workmanship and reliability.
• Execute heavy aircraft modifications, including structural and systems-related changes necessary to support new mission equipment and capabilities.
• Perform ring-out, continuity checks, and functional testing of harnesses and systems to verify correct installation and performance.
• Work from work orders, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical publications to complete assigned tasks within designated timelines.
• Support operations in a Part 145 repair station environment, adhering to FAA regulations and internal quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other technicians, engineers, and support staff to ensure integrated, timely, and compliant completion of modification projects.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, organized condition and follow all required safety practices and use of PPE.
• Document work performed accurately and completely in maintenance records, work orders, and other required documentation.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of aircraft modification experience, including wire harness fabrication and installation.
• Proven hands-on experience with harness assembly, routing, connector termination, ring-out, and functional testing in an aviation environment.
• Strong in avionics installation and integration on aircraft, including navigation, communication, and mission systems.
• Experience performing aircraft maintenance in accordance with applicable technical data, standard operating procedures, and FAA requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in wire harness fabrication and aircraft modification, including heavy modification work.
• Ability to terminate and assemble COAX connectors.
• Ability to terminate and assemble CIR-MIL connectors.
• Ability to terminate and assemble RJ-45 network connectors.
• Ability to terminate and assemble D-SUB connectors.
• Experience working in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facilities.
• Capability to perform inspections, adjustments, repairs, and component replacements on avionics and related systems with and without aircraft power applied.
• Eligibility to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and complete assigned tasks within specified timelines.
• Strong adherence to safety practices, including consistent use of required PPE such as safety shoes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a Part 145 repair station environment.
• History of completing longer-term assignments or projects, demonstrating commitment and reliability.
• Familiarity with contractor logistics support and field operations for modified aircraft.
• Experience supporting total system solutions, including aircraft modification, maintenance, and mission equipment integration.
• Well-organized personal tool set with tools etched and shadowed for accountability and safety.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly specialized aviation team working on complex, mission-critical aircraft modifications with long-term program stability and the potential for multi-year projects. The role offers a clear pathway to transition into a direct position, providing greater security and continuity. Once direct, you can access a competitive benefits package and enjoy the stability associated with large, multi-aircraft programs that can span many years. You will gain exposure to advanced ISR platforms and cutting-edge avionics technologies while working in an environment that values technical expertise, craftsmanship, and professional growth.

Work Environment

You will work in a hangar-based environment within a Part 145 repair station that operates at a fast pace and emphasizes schedule adherence and quality. The position requires flexibility to support multiple shifts and varying workdays, and most team members work 10-hour days with the opportunity for weekend work, averaging approximately 50–55 hours per week. You will receive specific tasks and work orders with defined timelines and will be expected to manage your workload efficiently in a collaborative shop setting. The environment involves frequent use of hand tools, test equipment, and PPE, including safety shoes. Dress code is casual and practical, typically jeans and a T-shirt paired with steel-toed shoes, suitable for hands-on aircraft maintenance and modification work.

This is a Contract position based out of Maugansville, MD.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Maugansville,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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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