Assembly Line Aircraft Avionics Technician

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Pay Rate: Up to $48.00/hour based on hands-on aircraft experience

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays (while on contract)

No Tools Required

15k in relocation when going direct after contract period

Position Overview:

Join a dynamic team supporting avionics operations in a helicopter repair station adjacent to a major corporate manufacturing facility. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced helicopter models, including the AW139, in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Technicians will begin on a 4–6 month contract with strong potential for direct hire. Out-of-town candidates are eligible for a competitive per diem package.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform avionics maintenance and inspections on civilian helicoptersInterpret and work from schematics and technical drawingsSupport heavy maintenance and repair operationsCollaborate with the Director of Maintenance and other team members to ensure aircraft readiness

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of civilian aircraft maintenance experienceStrong ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagramsExperience with inspections and heavy maintenance tasksValid driver’s license requiredPrior experience with civilian helicopter models is highly desirable

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $30–$48/hour, based on experiencePer Diem: $160/day (up to 5 days/week) for eligible out-of-town candidates

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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