Aircraft Electrical Technician - Aircraft Wiring & Modification

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Aircraft Electrical Technician in San Antonio, TX.

The role focuses on wiring, harness fabrication, avionics electrical modifications, and on/off-aircraft installations within an aerospace maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required by law.
• HS diploma or GED with related experience or equivalent.
• 4+ years in aircraft electrical installation, modification, or repair.
• 4+ years applying electrical/electronic theories and troubleshooting.
• Experience fabricating wire bundles and harnesses.
• Experience routing/installing bundles on aircraft.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and orders.
• Knowledge of electrical assembly, inspection, testing processes.
• Familiarity with safety procedures (hazardous energy, LOTO, FOD).
• Ability to pass training assessments and tests.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and travel up to 25%.
• On-site work 100% in San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-aircraft and off-aircraft electrical modifications, installations, and repairs.
• Fabricate and install wire bundles and wiring harnesses; inspect assemblies.
• Terminate complex connectors with shielded/coaxial/fiber wiring.
• Seal, wrap, bond, and secure wiring per specs.
• Interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical orders.
• Troubleshoot environmental control and electrical systems.
• Test systems on bench and on flight line; verify operation.
• Follow DoD, manufacturer, and company procedures and directives.
• Diagnose malfunctions and ensure quality compliance.
• Train junior technicians and assist in complex tasks as needed.

Skills

Aircraft electrical systems

Wire harness fabrication

Electrical troubleshooting

On-site work

Shift flexibility

Education

HS diploma or GED

Related avionics/electrical experience

Tools

DMM and inspection tools

Reading diagrams/technical orders

Job description

Aircraft Electrical Technician Aircraft Wiring & Modification San Antonio, TX $35.00/Hour U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Electrical Technician to support aircraft electrical wiring, wire harness fabrication, avionics-related electrical modifications, and aircraft maintenance operations in San Antonio, TX. This position involves performing on-aircraft and off-aircraft electrical installations, modifications, repairs, operational testing, and troubleshooting in an aerospace and defense maintenance environment.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of aircraft electrical experience, including electrical/electronic systems, wire bundle fabrication, complex connector terminations, and aircraft wiring installation.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-aircraft and off-aircraft electrical modifications, installations, and repairs involving aircraft wiring, electrical systems, and components.
• Fabricate, route, install, modify, and inspect aircraft wire bundles, electrical assemblies, and wiring harnesses.
• Perform complex electrical connector terminations involving shielded wiring, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring.
• Complete wire harness sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure in accordance with approved processes and specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft electrical and environmental control systems at the organizational or depot maintenance level.
• Conduct aircraft bench testing, flight line operational testing, system checkout, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Perform electrical assembly, installation, modification, inspection, and operational verification in accordance with DoD, manufacturer, company, and supplier directives.
• Diagnose and correct electrical assembly malfunctions and verify compliance with technical and quality requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, electrical tools, and test equipment to verify dimensions, workmanship, and quality standards.
• Support aircraft testing, development, retrofit, and modification programs while maintaining established production schedules.
• Follow established safety procedures, including Hazardous Energy Control, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), San Antonio (SA) Tool Control, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention requirements.
• Maintain proper handling, accountability, and operation of aircraft components, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborate with aircraft mechanics, structures technicians, avionics technicians, and management to meet program cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Assist in training junior electrical technicians and lead complex aircraft maintenance or modification tasks when assigned.
• Perform duties associated with lower electrical classifications as necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, permits, and training qualifications.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required
• High school diploma or GED with related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience performing aircraft electrical installation, modification, maintenance, or repair.
• 4+ years of experience applying electrical/electronic theories, systems, and troubleshooting principles.
• Experience fabricating new aircraft wire bundles and electrical wiring harnesses.
• Experience routing and installing aircraft wire bundles on airplanes without existing wiring.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, technical orders, and detailed written or verbal work instructions.
• Knowledge of aircraft electrical assembly, installation, inspection, and operational testing processes.
• Familiarity with hazardous energy controls and Lockout/Tagout safety procedures.
• Ability to follow aircraft tool control, FOD prevention, and hazardous material handling requirements.
• Ability to pass required training assessments, visual acuity tests, and color perception tests.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications and training required for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work rotating first, second, or third shifts, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in San Antonio, TX, and travel up to 25% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing depot-level aircraft maintenance, modifications, or retrofit operations.
• Commercial aircraft wiring routing and installation experience.
• Experience operating forklifts, mobile cranes, and riding-type electric-powered elevating equipment.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.