How to hire an avionics technician

How to hire an avionics technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step avionics 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 technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new avionics 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 technician you need to hire. Certain avionics technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An avionics technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, avionics technicians 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 presents avionics technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Avionics Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Avionics Technician	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).	$19-36
   Aircraft Maintenance Technician	Aircraft Maintenance Technicians make commercial, government/private airplanes, and helicopters safe for their crew and passengers. They ensure that aircrafts meet Federal Aviation Regulations.	$17-36
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • FAA
   • Hand Tools
   • Electrical Systems
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Avionics Equipment
   • Maintenance Manuals
   • FOD
   • Ground Support Equipment
   • Technical Data
   • Electrical Components
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Operational Checks
   • Aircraft Avionics Systems
   • Technical Manuals

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work regularly on the radar and GPS for helicopters while simultaneously dealing and managing supplies by keeping track of all equipment.
   • Repair vhf, uhf, dme, lru, and radios.Uses various hand tools.
   • Maintain GPS navigation systems, flight guidance controls, radar, entertainment systems, and aircraft self defense systems.
   • Utilize aircraft technical manuals, and technical drawings to troubleshoot, and maintain aircraft systems in a flyable status.
   • Test and troubleshoot avionics systems upon completion of modification process.
   • License airframe and power plant technician responsible for aircraft avionics and electrical systems.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the avionics technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. An avionics technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an avionics technician in Florida may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level avionics technician. Additionally, an avionics technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average avionics technician salary

   $55,545yearly

   $26.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level avionics technician salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average avionics technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$73,935	$36
   2	California	$72,870	$35
   3	Alaska	$64,260	$31
   4	Oregon	$63,404	$30
   5	Pennsylvania	$59,610	$29
   6	Connecticut	$58,761	$28
   7	Massachusetts	$57,933	$28
   8	Illinois	$56,508	$27
   9	Arizona	$55,222	$27
   10	Kansas	$54,169	$26
   11	Colorado	$53,727	$26
   12	North Carolina	$53,515	$26
   13	Mississippi	$53,427	$26
   14	Missouri	$53,239	$26
   15	Indiana	$52,013	$25
   16	Minnesota	$51,766	$25
   17	Texas	$51,556	$25
   18	Oklahoma	$51,455	$25
   19	Maryland	$50,407	$24
   20	Alabama	$49,506	$24

   Average avionics technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Aerotek	$69,558	$33.44	106
   2	Bell Flight	$68,429	$32.90
   3	PAE	$66,995	$32.21
   4	SSE plc	$65,600	$31.54	2
   5	Kratos Defense & Security Solutions	$63,628	$30.59	1
   6	Textron	$62,934	$30.26	18
   7	Pacific Architects and Engineers	$61,659	$29.64
   8	Northrop Grumman	$61,189	$29.42	5
   9	Comlux the Aviation Group	$60,464	$29.07
   10	AerSale	$60,345	$29.01	3
   11	Lockheed Martin	$60,225	$28.95	31
   12	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America	$60,219	$28.95	2
   13	Managed Staffing	$59,926	$28.81	1
   14	TAD PGS	$59,904	$28.80
   15	CAE	$59,642	$28.67	17
   16	General Atomics	$59,490	$28.60	26
   17	Leonardo	$59,298	$28.51
   18	Gulfstream Aerospace	$59,046	$28.39	76
   19	SpaceX	$58,128	$27.95	11
   20	AAR	$58,095	$27.93	25

4. Writing an avionics technician job description

   A job description for an avionics technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an avionics technician job description:

   Avionics technician job description example

   • A strong aircraft avionics knowledge and skill is required for this position
   • Work in a team-oriented work environment, under minimal supervision, performing a variety of avionics modification / integration operations in a production environment
   • Must be able to read and interpret: schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, coding systems, test equipment, etc.
   • Must be skilled using basic hand tools, operate ground support equipment, troubleshoot engine electrical/electronic systems, and measuring using a variety of basic/precision measuring devices relating to job function
   • Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
   • Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks which include bending, stooping, kneeling and working overhead for long periods of time
   • Must be able to work at a fast pace while maintaining a high level of quality

   
   
   

   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 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 technician job on Zippia to find and recruit avionics 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 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect avionics technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new avionics 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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