How to hire an aviation electronics technician

How to hire an aviation electronics technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step aviation electronics technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an aviation electronics technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new aviation electronics technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The aviation electronics technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect aviation electronics technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of aviation electronics technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Aviation Electronics Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Aviation Electronics Technician	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$25-46
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27
   Aviation Maintenance Technician	An Aviation Maintenance Technician carries out repairs and maintenance on all sorts of aircraft, like airplanes and helicopters. They ensure that aircraft are in perfect working condition.	$16-36

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Avionics Systems
   • Electrical Components
   • Radar Systems
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Troubleshoot Instruments
   • Weapons Systems
   • Support Equipment
   • Troubleshot
   • RF
   • Doppler
   • Navigation Systems
   • Technical Publications
   • Secret Security Clearance
   • GPS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish corrosion control treatment and prevention procedures on avionics equipment.
   • Remove and replace defective or malfunctioning parts, including transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, and switches.
   • Have performed troubleshooting procedures and repair digital logic and integrate circuits such as transistors, diodes, capacitors, and resistors.
   • Install cables, harnesses, interlock switches, antenna receivers, and power supplies.
   • Apply ingenuity to solve equipment and modification problems for more effective and efficient results.
   • Enforce the company's FOD, and tool control programs, as well as all safety regulations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your aviation electronics technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An aviation electronics technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, aviation electronics technicians' average salary in north dakota is 37% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level aviation electronics technicians 46% less than senior-level aviation electronics technicians.
   • Certifications. An aviation electronics technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an aviation electronics technician's salary.

   Average aviation electronics technician salary

   $71,353yearly

   $34.30 hourly rate

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   Entry-level aviation electronics technician salary

   $52,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing an aviation electronics technician job description

   A good aviation electronics technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an aviation electronics technician job description:

   Aviation electronics technician job description example

   The AMT is responsible to perform aircraft maintenance and/or repairs within estimated time in accordance with applicable HAECO Airframe Services ("HAECO"), FAA, and customer standards of quality. This includes organizing his/her work plan in an efficient and resourceful manner. The AMT is responsible to work in a safe manner, eliminating waste, and delivering a quality product on time.
   
   1. Perform such typical maintenance operations as the removal and replacement of aircraft and powerplant components that require bolting, torquing, adjusting, rigging, and safety wiring to include powerplant, and flight control removal/installation.
   
   2. Troubleshoot, repair, clean, service, modify, replace, and/or overhaul aircraft and aircraft systems using approved data to ensure airworthiness.
   3. Follow all applicable specifications to accomplish a specific task.
   
   4. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
   
   5. Perform work within estimated hours.
   
   6. Follow all safety procedures and specifications.
   
   7. Execute all required paperwork in connection with assigned normal duties.
   
   8. Use and operate ground support equipment, as applicable and if qualified, in a safe manner.
   
   9. Work with Leads and Supervision to accomplish assignments with little or no rework.
   
   10. Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
   
   SECONDARY DUTIES:
   
   11. Perform other work as instructed by the A&P Team Leader or Lead, if qualified.
   
   JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   MINIMUM:
   
   High School diploma or equivalent.
   
   Must provide own tools as indicated on company tool list.
   
   Language (read, write, speak, and understand English)
   
   Two (2) years aircraft maintenance experience on transport category aircraft or Military aircraft.
   
   PREFERRED:
   
   Completion of Military aviation maintenance instruction and/or training programs.
   
   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
   
   Subject to noise in excess of 85 dB
   
   Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and/or stand for prolonged periods of time and climb ladders and/or service stands.
   
   May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and requires the use of all safety equipment.
   
   Must be able to breathe through a full face respirator.
   
   Job required participation in the DOT random drug and alcohol testing program.
   
   Normal or corrected hearing.
   
   Capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds.
   
   Minimum visual acuity of 20/40 corrected.
   
   Other details
   
   * Job Family Direct
   * Job Function A&P
   * Pay Type Hourly
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right aviation electronics technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with aviation electronics technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit aviation electronics technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your aviation electronics technician job on Zippia to find and recruit aviation electronics technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with aviation electronics technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new aviation electronics technician

   Once you've found the aviation electronics technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new aviation electronics technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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