How to hire an avionics installer

How to hire an avionics installer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your avionics installer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an avionics installer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An avionics installer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, avionics installers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of avionics installers.

   Type of Avionics Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Avionics Installer	Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft. They also may perform aircraft inspections as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).	$22-31
   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
   Avionics Technician	An avionics technician specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft tools and devices such as navigation, radar, radio, and other systems. They are primarily responsible for conducting regular testing and inspections for all devices, documenting every repair or change, replacing every defective or malfunctioning part, and assembling complex components... Show more	$19-36

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Wire Harnesses
   • Safety Regulations
   • Electrical Components
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Functional Test
   • FOD
   • Customer Specifications
   • Avionics Systems
   • Electrical Systems
   • Hand Tools
   • Test Equipment
   • Gulfstream
   • Troubleshoot
   • Avionics Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft wiring harnesses and avionics equipment.
   • Upgrade Honeywell weather radar system.
   • Retrofit on the Gulfstream C20 contract aircraft.
   • Verse in FOD program and tool control program.
   • Manufacture wiring harnesses for installation on S92A helicopter aircraft.
   • Integrate GPS and satellite navigation, collision avoidance and communication systems into emergency rescue helicopters.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, avionics installers' average salary in hawaii is 28% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level avionics installers 30% less than senior-level avionics installers.
   • Certifications. An avionics installer 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 installer's salary.

   Average avionics installer salary

   $55,667yearly

   $26.76 hourly rate

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   Entry-level avionics installer salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing an avionics installer job description

   A good avionics installer 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 avionics installer job description:

   Avionics installer job description example

   Job Title: Avionics Installer II
   Location: Springfield, IL
   Schedule: Will train on 1st shift 6am-2:30pm w/possible OT and then move to 2nd shift M-TR 2pm-12:30am w/possible OT(once trained and expectations are met)
   StandardAero offers:
   - Competitive wages
   - Generous paid time off
   - Insurance includes medical, dental and vision benefits
   - Retirement savings plan
   - Clean, modern, air-conditioned facility
   - Safety focused culture
   - Advancement opportunities
   StandardAero is one of the largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers in the aerospace industry. At our plants, our units engage in a variety of work scopes involving trouble-shooting, problem solving, and working together to embody our #1 priority, which is ensuring the safety of our people and our product.
   Responsibilities
   - Tests, installs, and/or repairs electrical/avionics equipment and systems, including systems and controls contained in the flight compartment. Routes wire throughout aircraft tying into both new and factory installed wire bundles, and may assist in functional check-out and troubleshooting of all wiring systems. Performs less difficult assignments without assistance or supervision. Care and precision must be exercised in order to ensure quality installations, on-time deliveries, and satisfied customers. As customers are on site at the facilities, professional appearance and communication skills are required in order to create a positive and lasting professional relationship.
   - Installs, aligns, and wires electrical and electronic components such as instruments, sensors, radio communications, antennas, J-boxes, lights, etc.
   - Determines the best location and method for installing and removing electronic equipment and systems by applying general trade practices and adhering to prints originated by Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, various mod centers (STC's), and many aircraft manufacturers' wiring diagrams.
   - Fabricates wiring harnesses; solders connector plugs; strips and hand lugs wiring; identifies wiring and fabricates and installs surface control indicating systems; performs terminal splicing; wires junction boxes; routes wiring and conduit; and performs any other electrical bench or installation work as necessary to complete the electrical repair or modification of the aircraft.
   - Performs continuity checks and may assist in the functional check-out of complete aircraft systems.
   - Assists in performing more complex electrical work as required. May assist in troubleshooting, locating, and correcting wiring difficulties.
   - Operates hand and power tools. May operate electrical test equipment. Must be familiar with color coding and symbols used in identifying hardware and components.
   - Must have knowledge of power sources and bonding and grounding techniques.
   - Adheres to shop standards, various manufacturers' standards and practices and has knowledge of various federal and military standards including FAA Advisory Circulars.
   - Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
   - Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations or other Standard Aero facilities as required.
   - Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
   - Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
   - May perform other duties as required by the department.
   Position Requirements
   - High school diploma or equivalent.
   - Three years of avionics experience required.
   - Must have knowledge of both electrical and electronic theories and be able to understand and follow wiring diagrams.
   - Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
   - Must be able to bend, climb, crawl, fit into confined spaces to perform job.
   - Must have the ability to think clearly, speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
   - Must have the ability to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
   - Must be able to see to read and visually inspect.
   - Must be able to operate hand and power tools and electrical test equipment.
   Preferred Skills
   - FCC license preferred.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right avionics installer 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 avionics installers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit avionics installers 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 avionics installer job on Zippia to find and recruit avionics installer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting avionics installers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 avionics installer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the avionics installer 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.

   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 avionics installer. 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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