JOB TITLE: VC Aircraft Electrical Technician
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $40/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and were seeking first-class employees to join our clients teams!

Job Details:

Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension) Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna) Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Perform connector terminations on shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring.

Interpret routing instructions and handle wire harnesses properly.

Seal, wrap, bond, tie, and close wire harnesses and cables per standard processes.

Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs.

Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of electrical wiring.

Assemble, install, visually inspect, modify wire bundles and electrical assemblies; conduct operational and quality checks on aircraft.

Troubleshoot maintenance-level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and communications/navigation systems.

Follow standard work instructions, charts, blueprints, wire diagrams, and job layouts.

Operate all equipment safely and in accordance with procedures.

Coordinate, prepare, and move materials and tools as needed.

Operate riding-type electric powered elevating equipment to complete assignments.

Maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits.

Perform duties of lower-level Electrical classifications as necessary.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required.

10+ years experience with electrical/electronic theory, avionics systems, and shop mathematics/practices.

10+ years experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and SOPs.

10+ years experience in component and wire installation including repair, modification, testing, and troubleshooting of new, experimental, or disturbed systems.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

Able to ascend/descend vertical ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 35 lbs; occasionally perform 2-person lifts over 50 lbs.

Exposure to noise and elevated work platforms.

Use personal protective equipment for face, eyes, ears, hands, and arms.

Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.

Comprehend and communicate effectively in English.

Handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

Obtain and maintain required training certifications.

Frequent overhead reaching, walking, standing on flat/uneven surfaces, balancing on ladders, occasional climbing (3-12 ft), and other physical activities including crawling, bending, squatting, and operating foot controls.

Occasional contact with metals and frequent exposure to noise.

Desired Skills:

Experience with avionics systems.

Experience in depot-level or modification maintenance.

Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and riding-type electric powered elevating equipment.

FAA Airframe and/or Power Plant certification.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)