Job Title: Experimental Operations Avionics Technician

• Salary - Negotiable Based on Experience
• Direct Placement Opportunity
• Relocation Assistance package
• 60 days paid housing
• Relocation allowance bonus
• Annual Bonus
• 30 days PTO

Job Description

As an Experimental Operations Avionics Technician, you will work on the tilt rotor aircraft. You will support flight test operational activities and perform reconfiguration activities to ensure the aircraft is properly fitted for each certification and experimental test. You will also perform functional test procedures to ensure avionics systems are functioning within design parameters and troubleshoot to identify non-conformities and defects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the experimental operations team in performing inspections on the aircraft as instructed through Engineering Technical Instructions.
• Participate with the team to prepare the experimental aircraft for flight by performing daily inspections, ensuring all maintenance is complete, and towing, launching, and recovering the aircraft into the hangar.
• Participate in Functional Test Procedures to test systems on the ground prior to flight to ensure system functionality and flight safety.
• Perform first-of-type and prototype installations and software updates with engineering input and work instructions.
• Follow job cards to remove and install LRUs and components as needed.
• Work with the Supervisor to maintain a highly motivated workforce and achieve a high-performing team.

Essential Skills

• 10 years of aviation experience
• A&P License (Preferred)
• Skilled in Mechanical & Structural Operations
• Experience working on Tilt-Rotor aircraft (Preferred)
• Experience working on experimental or development aircraft (Preferred)
• Ability to work any shift (Days/Swing/Nights)
• Ability to travel for off-site aircraft testing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience with operating aircraft required (rotor or fixed wing)
• Experience with experimental activity or experimental prototype aircraft preferred
• Must be able to perform avionics system troubleshooting

Why Work Here?

Join a high-tech, fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork and motivation are key. Youll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.

Work Environment

This position is based in a high-tech manufacturing facility with a fast-paced environment. The work schedule is 1st Shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with overtime and weekend work expected

This is a Permanent position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $79040.00/yr.

100 company paid benefits Relocation Assistance Annual Bonus NO Tools Required

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.