Aircraft Electrical Technician (Electrical Safety)

The Fountain Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an Aircraft Electrical Technician for a prominent client in San Antonio, TX. This contract role focuses on wiring modification, harnessing, and aircraft electrical system work, with both bench and on-aircraft responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of electrical experience, ability to read drawings and orders, and are willing to work rotating shifts and possible travel up to 25%. The position is onsite in San Antonio with a 9+ month duration.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical/electronic duties on aircraft.
• Experience fabricating and routing wire bundles on airplanes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical orders.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical modification to wiring and system components on aircraft.
• Terminate connectors including shielded wires and fiber optics.
• Read engineering drawings, orders, and retrofit requirements.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems and assemblies.
• Lead and train less senior team members on complex tasks.

Skills

Electrical theory

Wire harnessing

Wire bundle fabrication

Wire routing on aircraft

Rotating shifts

On-site work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Mobile crane

Elevating equipment

Job description

The Fountain Group iscurrently seeking an Aircraft Electrical Technician for a prominent client of ours. This position is located inSan Antonio, TX.

Title: Aircraft Electrical Technician

Location: San Antonio, TX 78226, USA

Duration: 9+ months (Possible extension/conversion based on performance and budget)

Hourly Rate on W2: $35

Job Description

• 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.
• This position is expected to 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at San Antonio. Candidate maybe be required to travel up to 25%.
• This position requires the ability to pass assessment during the training cycle.
• This position requires adherence to the SA Tool and FOD procedures.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

• Position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
• Position requires 4+ years of experience/knowledgeable in electrical/electronic theories and systems sufficient to perform assigned duties.
• Experience with fabricating new wire bundles
• Experience with routing and installing wire bundles on airplanes without existing wiring (commercial routing experience preferred)
• Ability to work rotating shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

• Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance.
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

Additional Skills

High school diploma or GED and typically 1 or more years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.