Avionics Technician

**Avionics Technician** _Columbus, Mississippi_ | _New Helicopter Completions (NHC) Program_ Are you an experienced avionics technician ready to take your skills to new heights? Join our dynamic team supporting the completion of cutting-edge aircraft including the **LUH-72, H-125, and H-145** models. We're hiring for **contract roles-to-hire** with the potential for long-term opportunities or direct hire. These positions pay $40.00 - $42.50 an hour based on expereince. **What You'll Do** + Install and modify avionics systems on rotary-wing aircraft. + Troubleshoot and resolve avionics issues with precision and efficiency. + Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure timely and high-quality project completion. **What You Bring** + Proven experience in avionics installation and modification. + Hands-on knowledge of LUH-72, H-125, and H-145 platforms. + Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail. **Qualifications** + Rotary-wing experience preferred (fixed-wing experience also considered) + Experience in heavy modification and complex installations of avionics systems. + STC Avionics experience is a bonus but not required. **Why Join Us?** + Work in a **modern, climate-controlled facility** equipped with all necessary tools. + Be part of a respectful, team-oriented culture that values your expertise. + Enjoy **competitive pay** and the flexibility to grow into a direct hire or continue as a long-term contractor. **Work Environment** You'll be based in a state-of-the-art **Hangar/Completion Center** designed to support high-quality avionics work. We provide everything you need to succeed from tools to a supportive team environment **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, MS. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.50/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 Columbus,MS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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.