Aircraft Electrician III - Travel Team

Tyonek Native Corporation; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation is seeking an Electrician to support KC-135 aircraft modification operations. The role requires CONUS/OCONUS travel to support maintenance across the United States and overseas, with emphasis on troubleshooting avionics and electrical systems to ensure mission readiness.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in aircraft electrical and avionics, ability to read drawings, and a willingness to operate across day and night shifts with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–6 years of on-the-job experience in electrical or avionics aircraft-related disciplines, preferably KC-135.
• Formal aviation avionics training preferred.
• FCC or FAA license desirable but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret avionics drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Document maintenance, modification, and repair activities.
• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Install avionic, electrical, or communication systems and sensors.
• Comply with safety, quality policies, and program requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Avionics systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics/drawings

Ground support equipment

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Aviation avionics training

FAA/FCC license desirable

Secret security clearance

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

This job is contingent on contract award.

General Description

Electrician personnel support KC-135 aircraft modification operations. This position requires CONUS/OCONUS travel to support maintenance operations throughout the United States and overseas. Ideal candidates specialize in aircraft electrical and avionics systems, with experience troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, installing, and testing avionics equipment to ensure mission readiness.

Duties

• Performs documentation of maintenance, modification, and repair activities.
• Perform and conduct routine inspections, special inspections, and troubleshooting; as well as inspect the same tasks of other technicians as required by regulations.
• Install aircraft avionic, electrical, or communication systems, sensors, and antennas.
• Comply with both host facility safety and quality regulations/requirements as well as all applicable Tyonek quality and safety policies to ensure program success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 - 6 years on-the-job experience in any electrical or avionics aircraft-related discipline, preferably KC-135.
• Formal aviation avionics training from a technical trade or military technical school is preferred.
• A Federal Communication Commission (FCC) License or an Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the FAA with commensurate General or Military Aviation experience is desired but not required.
• Must possess the ability and equivalent experience to read and comprehend avionics and mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and any required visas or travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Advanced understanding and demonstration of electronics and electrical aptitude.
• Experience operating ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of using specialized equipment, tools, and test equipment in accordance with appropriate USAF Technical Orders and Job Guides preferred.
• Must have a valid state driver's license when required by job assignment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Laser-focus on cost-effective and economical repair and support for all aircraft electrical and avionics system repairs and modifications.
• Must be able to work, day shift, night shift, weekends, holidays, overtime, or adjusted schedules as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offers, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 35 pounds.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.

Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA/ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.