Blackhawk Avionics Technician

Blackhawk Avionics Technician, Lakehurst, NJ

Per diem available for non-local candidates! ($160/day)

Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm

Pay: $40-$45/hr, once direct, pay goes up to $54/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Avionic Technician to perform installations on Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters. This role requires a strong experience in helicopter avionics and troubleshooting, with a focus on avionics repair and installation.

Responsibilities

• Install avionics systems on Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters.
• Troubleshoot and repair avionics electrical systems.
• Perform modifications and installations on aircraft, including UH-60, SH-60, CH-53, and CH-47 models.
• Utilize etched and shadowed tools for maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with military standards and specifications.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Sikorsky Avionics on aircraft.
• Military experience in avionics systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical systems.
• Experience with modification, installation, or repair of avionics systems.
• Ability to secure and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Military candidates encouraged to apply!

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Army helicopters and avionics systems.
• Experience with aircraft such as UH-60, SH-60, CH-53, CH-47.
• Tools must be etched and shadowed.
• Steel toe boots are required.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as 401K contributions, two annual pay raises based on performance, and a union pension fund. Employees enjoy two weeks of vacation starting from day one and are provided with a health savings plan. This opportunity offers career growth and stability.

Work Environment

The position operates within a climate-controlled hangar, requiring a dress code of T-shirt, work pants, and steel toe boots. The role follows a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm. This is a six-month contract-to-hire position.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakehurst, NJ.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Lakehurst, NJ.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.