Electrical Technician
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking aerospace Electrical Technicians for an opportunity in San Antonio, TX
4+ years of on-aircraft Electrical installation and modification experience. Please clearly indicate on your resume your aircraft platform experience and years of experience with aircraft electrical systems installation and modifications.
- Demonstrated experience with routing and terminations, including shielded wires, co-axial cables, and fiber optic wiring.
- Knowledgeable in shop mathematics and practices, electrical/electronic theories and systems sufficient to perform assigned duties.
- Experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
- Proficient in computer skills including but not limited to: aircraft related systems and basic office software.
- This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- Previous Boeing experience
- Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs on and off aircraft electrical modification to electrical wiring and system components
- Perform complex connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables and fiber optic wiring.
- Understand wire handling and routing instructions.
- Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes.
- Demonstrate technical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modification/repair.
- Adhere to government and company procedural guidance, perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft work.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and environmental systems of moderate difficulty at the organizational or depot maintenance level.
- Performs aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
- Performs assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
- Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment.
- Required to consult with management and peers to assess best work process.
- Will assist and train less senior employees.
- May be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
- Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
- Perform all duties of lower Electrics classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments.
- Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc. to accomplish assigned work.
- Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
- Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
- Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
- Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
- Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
- Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime
- Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance.
- Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Avionics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.
- Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role
Ability to perform the following requirements:
- The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
- Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
- Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
- Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
- Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes
- Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
- Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
- Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
- On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
- Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
- Frequent walking on flat surfaces
- Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
- Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
- Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
- Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
- Occasional contact with metals
- Frequent exposure to noise
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.
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