Electrical mechanics to support the C17 Program in San Antonio, TX.
Selected candidates will have:
- 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- 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.
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- The position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
- 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.
- Please clearly indicate on your resume your aircraft platform experience.
- Experience with the Modification Program
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.
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