Avionics Technician

Aviation Drone Assembler

Join a dynamic team working in a clean and organized environment where you will assemble small drones, specifically three feet or smaller, for military and defense applications. The role requires standing throughout the day and using small hand tools to make and assemble parts and subassemblies. Quality checks are essential to ensure parts are made correctly, and you will follow detailed checklists and procedures, making strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small drones for military and defense applications using small hand tools.
• Conduct quality checks on parts to verify proper assembly.
• Follow checklists and procedures to ensure high-quality standards.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.

Essential Skills

• Experience with medical assembly and medical devices.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and quality control methods.
• Knowledge of UAVs, UAS, and drones.
• Ability to work with small parts, subassemblies, and tight tolerances.
• Military experience is advantageous.
• Computer skills are required.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow checklists and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Quality certifications such as TS16949, ISO 9001, AS 9100.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic assembly skills.
• Familiarity with RC hobbies and avionics.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a top-ranked company known for its fascinating products. Enjoy working the first shift and benefit from complimentary breakfast and lunch every day. Employees who transition to permanent roles receive great benefits, including zero healthcare premiums and access to an onsite gym.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, relaxed, and clean setting with individual workbenches. The shift is from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 15-minute breaks. Overtime is expected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 Atlanta, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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 meet 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.