UH-60 Avionics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Avionics Technician – UH-60

Job Description

This role focuses on performing avionics installations, modifications, troubleshooting, and repairs on Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters and related platforms. The technician applies strong helicopter avionics and electrical systems expertise in a structured hangar environment while adhering to strict safety, quality, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform avionics installations and modifications on Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters, including wiring, routing, and integration of avionics systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair helicopter avionics and electrical systems to resolve discrepancies and ensure airworthiness.
• Interpret and work from technical data, wiring diagrams, schematics, maintenance manuals, and modification instructions.
• Install, inspect, and test avionics electrical systems to verify proper operation and compliance with applicable standards.
• Perform aircraft electrical work associated with avionics systems, including terminations, harness fabrication, and system checks.
• Support modification and installation projects on additional helicopter platforms such as UH-60, SH-60, CH-47, CH-53, or similar aircraft as needed.
• Use personal tools that are properly etched and shadowed, maintaining accountability and organization in accordance with tool control procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures, including the use of steel toe boots and appropriate work attire while operating in a hangar environment.
• Collaborate with other technicians and team members to complete projects on schedule and meet quality and performance objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including documentation of repairs, installations, and modifications.
• Protect sensitive information and comply with all requirements associated with holding and maintaining a secret security clearance.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of Sikorsky avionics experience on aircraft.
• Hands-on experience with helicopter avionics and aircraft electrical systems.
• History of working on UH-60, SH-60, CH-47, CH-53, or similar helicopter platforms.
• Experience performing avionics modification, installation, and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair avionics electrical systems and components.
• Military aviation maintenance experience, such as 15F or 15N, or similar military occupational specialties.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Ownership of a complete personal tool set that is etched and shadowed for tool control.
• Ability to secure and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Capability to work safely in a hangar environment while wearing steel toe boots and following established safety practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with Sikorsky and other major helicopter manufacturers’ avionics systems.
• Familiarity with avionics installation practices in a modification or retrofit environment.
• Experience with aircraft electrical troubleshooting in Army or other military helicopter units.
• Experience in helicopter avionics repair, including both line maintenance and deeper component-level work.
• Exposure to structured maintenance programs and quality standards in a military or defense-related setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a professional, structured aviation organization that values technical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. The role offers a clear path from contract to permanent employment, providing long-term stability for skilled avionics technicians. You work in a climate-controlled environment on mission-critical aircraft, surrounded by experienced professionals who share a strong maintenance and military heritage. The schedule supports work-life balance with a consistent first-shift, Monday–Friday workweek, allowing you to plan your time outside of work while building a specialized career in helicopter avionics.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a climate-controlled hangar focused on helicopter maintenance and modification. The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity. The role involves hands-on work around aircraft, avionics systems, and electrical components, with an emphasis on tool control and adherence to safety procedures. Required attire includes a T-shirt, work pants, and steel toe boots. The environment is structured and process-driven, supporting complex avionics installations and repairs on Sikorsky UH-60 and related helicopter platforms.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakehurst, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/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 Lakehurst,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.