How to hire an avionics electrical technician

How to hire an avionics electrical technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step avionics electrical 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 avionics electrical technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new avionics electrical technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the avionics electrical technician you need to hire. Certain avionics electrical technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect avionics electrical 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.

   Here's a comparison of avionics electrical technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Avionics Electrical Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Avionics Electrical 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	$25-41
   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
   Aircraft Technician	An Aircraft Technician inspects, maintains, and addresses any issues that arise with an aircraft. Their primary duties include diagnosing electrical issues, replacing defective parts, and maintaining aircraft standards.	$17-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Regulations
   • Landing Gear
   • Test Equipment
   • FOD
   • Maintenance Manuals
   • Engineering Changes
   • Hand Tools
   • FAA
   • Defective Components
   • Troubleshoot
   • Electrical Systems
   • Quality Repairs
   • Gulfstream
   • Engineering Drawings

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead troubleshooting team for radar system degradation, identify and replace system components to allow aircraft to perform assignment.
   • Perform skid routing of conduit., cable and wire for industrial panels per NEC codes and customer specifications and requirements.
   • Work on instrumentation equipment and verify the electronics on the TC67 helicopter, perform preventive maintenance in accordance with the FAA standards
   • Operate pneumatic safety grind and disconnect switches during operations and experiments.
   • Specify materials and perform electrical construction adhering to applicable NEC and industry standards.
   • Perform scheduled aircraft systems safety inspection, complying with federal regulations codes establish by FAA

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, avionics electrical technicians' average salary in iowa is 36% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level avionics electrical technicians 37% less than senior-level avionics electrical technicians.
   • Certifications. An avionics electrical 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 avionics electrical technician's salary.

   Average avionics electrical technician salary

   $68,398yearly

   $32.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level avionics electrical technician salary

   $54,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing an avionics electrical technician job description

   An avionics electrical technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an avionics electrical technician job description:

   Avionics electrical technician job description example

   • Minimum GED or High School Graduate
   • 3 years of experience in aircraft supporting airframe electrical and/or avionics systems integration desired
   • FAA certificate meeting CFR 65 Subpart D or E (Repairman, A, or A&P license) or military aircraft experience is desired
   • Have completed on-the-job training for systems being supported

   
   

   An Avionics/Airframe Electrical Technician performs functions, or is immediately available to perform functions, that are considered safety sensitive for the purpose of maintenance or preventive maintenance as defined by 14 CFR 120. Therefore, employment and continued employment with the company is conditioned upon full compliance with the company's Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by 14 CFR Part 120, 135, 145 and 49 CFR Part 40.

   
   

   AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

   
   

   
   
   

   About AEVEX Aerospace

   AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right avionics electrical technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with avionics electrical 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 avionics electrical technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the avionics electrical technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new avionics electrical technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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