Avionics Technician- DTW
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Date Posted
September 12, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Locations
Application Deadline
October 12, 2026
Description
About SkyWest
Looking for the next step in your Aircraft Maintenance career? As a SkyWest A&P Mechanic, you will be a part of a fast-paced environment full of variety that puts your talent to work on our growing fleet of aircraft. Plus, those with military A&P experience are eligible for a $7,500 bonus with a commitment to work at SkyWest for at least three years. This rewarding opportunity will help you gain new skills as you work nose-to-tail on our aircraft, belong to a world-class family of fellow mechanics, and have a crucial impact on the entire SkyWest operation.
Primary Job Duties
- Meet all FAA and safety-related Requirements
- Effectively troubleshoot all aircraft systems
- Make timely, critical decisions regarding aircraft safety
- Responsible for proficiency in all documentation and paperwork, including parts paperwork
- In a hangar environment, a technician will be performing avionics inspections, routine maintenance (e.g., FOQA downloads), and troubleshooting systems
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Hold a valid, unrestricted, driver's license
- Hold a valid FAA-issued A&P certificate
- Additional experience and training in any of the following is preferred:
- Graduated from an accredited avionics school
- Military training in avionics or electronics
- Associate's degree or higher in electronics
- Eighteen months’ experience in the avionics industry
- Meet all FAA and safety Requirements
- Familiar with, read, and understand company, manufacturer, and wire-diagram manuals, including schematics
- Possess basic avionics skills
- Work history demonstrates being a self-starter, working well in a team environment, and effectively using aircraft manuals to troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics and electrical systems
- Possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license
- Have a minimum set of tools (see minimum tool list)
- Problem-solving and organizational skills are required
- Work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Exercise good judgment in working with people in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety
Physical and Other Requirements
- Comfortably lift 60 lbs. routinely with or without reasonable accommodation
Experience/Training must meet one of the following:
- Graduated from an accredited avionics school
- Military training in avionics or electronics
- Associate degree or higher in electronics
- Eighteen months experience in the avionics industry
- A&P certification with previous avionics experience
- This is a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position
Must hold a FCC GROL license. If a FCC GROL license is not held at time of employment it must be obtained within six months from hire date.
Complete the online application. Qualified applicants will be contacted.
This position will require the selected candidate to travel outside the station for training in addition to the completion of their new hire onboarding.
This job posting may have an additional video/phone interview requirement. Please monitor your email and junk folder for additional instructions.
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