Avionics Mechanic

  • Aerotek
  • Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Full Time
ExperienceJob Title: Avionics Mechanic**

**Job Description**

Seeking experienced Electronics Technicians to support a maintenance program in Lake Charles, LA. The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post based on the Boeing 707 platform, primarily used for long-range patrols and communications relay. The position involves working on the modified E-6B standard, responsible for relaying instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines.

**Responsibilities**

+ Perform flight line pre/post flight systems checks.

+ Conduct flight readiness checks, gear swings, and flight control checks.

+ Support hanger avionics modifications and maintenance.

+ Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems.

+ Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics and electrical systems.

+ Perform aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks.

+ Determine sequences for installing, removing, maintaining, or repairing critical aircraft components.

+ Perform testing, rework, and repair in various fields of specialization.

+ Work from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, and repair manuals.

+ Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain aircraft equipment.

+ Notify lead personnel of any malfunctions, defects, and damages.

+ Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities.

**Essential Skills**

+ High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with 10 years of Aircraft Avionics Experience.

+ Ability to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.

+ Proficiency in using manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, and heat shrink guns.

+ Experience in troubleshooting and electrical modification.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Preferred experience with E-6B aircraft.

+ Experience performing new modifications and testing.

+ Experience in implementing or developing new test procedures.

+ History of performing flight line pre/post flight systems checks.

**Why Work Here?**

Be part of a government project with direct support from USN Admirals. Experience a supportive work environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.

**Work Environment**

Work in a non-climate-controlled hangar with a relaxed dress code including work pants, shorts, T-shirts, and tennis shoes. Candidates must be willing to work 6 or 7 days a week on either 1st or 2nd shift, with shifts lasting 10-12 hours.

**If interested, please apply or reach out to Ally @ 3 1 6 4 4 8 4 4 8 4**

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $57.08 - $57.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in LAKE CHARLES,LA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 485012159
Originally Posted on: 7/12/2025

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