Description
Kelly® Engineering is seeking an Avionics Technician for a contract-to-permanent opportunity supporting a well-established aviation services organization based in Croydon, Pennsylvania. This organization provides comprehensive helicopter maintenance, repair, overhaul, avionics, structures, component repair, engineering, and manufacturing services for civilian aviation customers. Please note, due to regulatory requirements, this position is open only to U.S. citizens
Compensation
$30–$40/hour (based on experience)
Overview
This organization operates a full-service aviation maintenance facility specializing in rotary-wing aircraft. With decades of experience supporting civilian helicopter fleets, the team maintains strict compliance with FAA and other regulatory standards.
The Avionics Technician plays a critical role in maintaining aircraft airworthiness through the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and testing of avionics and instrument systems. The role requires an active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, strong documentation practices, and the ability to collaborate with maintenance leadership and flight crews to support safe and timely return-to-service activities.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, test, remove, repair, install, and replace aircraft avionics systems, instruments, and associated wiring in accordance with FAA regulations
- Perform certificated maintenance requiring an active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license
- Diagnose aircraft discrepancies and apply technical judgment to determine corrective actions
- Analyze avionics system performance and test data to verify proper operation
- Test electrical and avionics systems to ensure compliance, functionality, and airworthiness
- Accurately document all work performed in maintenance records and work orders
- Coordinate and order required parts and materials to complete assigned tasks
- Maintain avionics test equipment and a clean, organized work area
- Support in-flight evaluations and troubleshooting activities in coordination with flight crews, as required
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required
- 3–5 years of avionics technician experience in civilian aviation
- Experience supporting rotary-wing aircraft strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, or Sikorsky helicopter platforms is a plus
- FCC GROL or ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician certification preferred
- U.S. citizenship required due to regulatory requirements
What happens next
Once you apply, you'll move forward in the hiring process if your skills and experience align with the role. Even if this position isn't the right fit, you'll remain part of the Kelly Engineering network—giving our recruiting team visibility to future opportunities that match your background and career goals.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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