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C-130J Avionics Installation Technician DEFENSE


Job Location:

Crestview, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Avionics Installation Technician
LOCATION: Crestview FL
PAY RATE: $39.61/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

  • Installs routes terminates and tests electrical cables and harnesses on C-130J aircraft including Fiber Optic 1553 Data Bus RF Cables Twinax Triax Quadrax and Ethernet Cables.

  • Removes and installs aircraft components as required for modification and maintenance tasks.

  • Interprets engineering drawings and blueprints such as electrical wiring diagrams routing drawings and harness assembly drawings.

  • Reads and interprets manufacturers maintenance manuals service bulletins technical data and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of install or modification.

  • Uses and applies hand tools power tools work stands support equipment and special tools or calibrated test equipment.

  • Comprehends safety rules operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals for task execution.

  • Performs wire harness fabrication routing installation and testing on military or commercial aircraft.

  • Performs continuity checks termination processes and ensures proper installation of electrical systems per standard processes.

  • Interprets installation drawings understands symbols flags and general notes for electrical modifications.

  • Works with Fiber Optic 1553 Data Bus RF Twinax Triax Quadrax and Ethernet cables for avionics and electrical systems.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance with U.S. Citizenship required.

  • Minimum four (4) years of avionics experience in Communications Navigations Guidance Control Electronic Warfare or Electro or Environmental fields.

  • Minimum or equivalent of a USAF 7-Level (Craftsman) or equivalent.

  • Ability to read and interpret aircraft electrical drawings diagrams and blueprints.

  • Experience with heavy avionics or electrical systems wire routing and installation.

  • Experience with military or commercial aircraft modification installation including wire harness installation and checkout procedures.

  • Ability to interpret installation drawings install and route electrical cable assemblies and perform multiple termination processes.

  • Ability to perform continuity checks in accordance with standard processes.

  • Preferred: Experience on C-130J aircraft and active Secret Security Clearance.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation aerospace and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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