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Avionics Technician (Pay Preview Inside)

by VP Aviation Technical Services

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Date Posted

September 28, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Moline, Illinois

Application Deadline

October 28, 2026

Description

VP Aviation is hiring experienced Aircraft Avionics Technicians to support business aircraft maintenance in Moline, Illinois. Opportunities are available for contract, contract to direct, and direct hire employment. Pay is dependent on experience and job level offering up to $2,000.00 per week at 40 hours not including overtime. For exact pay rates, please apply and a VP Aviation recruiter will discuss the different levels and options.

Additional openings are also available in Eden Prairie, MN and Des Moines, IA. If another location is a better fit, let your recruiter know when you apply.

If you have experience troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems, performing avionics installations, and supporting business aircraft maintenance, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics and electrical systems

  • Install, modify, and upgrade avionics equipment and wiring

  • Perform aircraft wiring, routing, termination, and system integration

  • Read and interpret wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and maintenance manuals

  • Test navigation, communication, electrical, flight management, and avionics systems

  • Complete maintenance documentation in accordance with FAA requirements

  • Support aircraft inspections, modifications, and upgrade projects

  • Maintain tools, test equipment, and work areas while following company and FAA standards

Shift availability may vary based on current business needs and include:

  • Day Shift

  • Second Shift

  • Weekend Shift

Why Work With VP Aviation?

VP Aviation partners with leading MROs, corporate aviation operators, OEMs, and aircraft maintenance facilities throughout the United States. We connect experienced Aircraft Avionics Technicians with quality contract, contract to direct, and direct hire opportunities nationwide.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Minimum two years of aircraft avionics experience

  • Experience troubleshooting aircraft electrical and avionics systems

  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical manuals

  • Knowledge of FAR Parts 43, 91, 135, and 145

  • Ability to work overtime and various shifts as needed

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Experience

  • Business aircraft avionics systems

  • Flight Management Systems (FMS)

  • Autopilot systems

  • Navigation systems

  • Communication systems

  • EFIS

  • Aircraft electrical systems

  • Aircraft lighting systems

  • Pitot-static systems

  • Avionics installations and modifications

The following are considered a plus:

  • Bench repair experience

  • A&P Certificate

  • FCC License

Apply today to learn more about pay, employment options, benefits, available shifts, and start dates. A VP Aviation Recruiter will contact qualified applicants directly with complete job information

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Moline, Illinois

What aviation pay actually covers in Moline — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$63,959
Median Rent
$887/mo
Median Home Value
$141,900
Gasoline (1 gal)
$3.53
Restaurant Meal
$15.15
Milk (1 L)
$0.94
Eggs (dozen)
$1.91

Rent runs about 16.6% of median income in Moline — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Eden Prairie, Minnesota

What aviation pay actually covers in Eden Prairie — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$127,732
Median Rent
$1,761/mo
Median Home Value
$463,300
Gasoline (1 gal)
$6.3
Restaurant Meal
$27
Milk (1 L)
$1.68
Eggs (dozen)
$3.41

Rent runs about 16.5% of median income in Eden Prairie — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Des Moines, Iowa

What aviation pay actually covers in Des Moines — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$63,966
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
Median Home Value
$183,700
Gasoline (1 gal)
$3.54
Restaurant Meal
$15.15
Milk (1 L)
$0.94
Eggs (dozen)
$1.91

Rent runs about 19.8% of median income in Des Moines — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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