Aviation Electrical Technician

MANTECH; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Aviation Electrical Technician to join our team in Panama City, FL. This is an onsite position with responsibilities spanning assembly, testing, and maintenance of aviation-related electrical systems.

Responsibilities include wiring, soldering, reading schematics, and ensuring safety standards. Requires 1+ year of related experience; travel up to 10% within the United States may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• 1+ years of experience assembling or installing equipment requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools such as digital multimeters and signal generators.
• Demonstrated experience working with components and wiring circuits.
• Proficiency interpreting electronic schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install equipment needing simple wiring, soldering, or connections.
• Repair simple electrical/electronic equipment.
• Take test readings with digital multimeters or signal generators.
• Inspect and maintain aviation related electronic components and systems.
• Read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Document maintenance actions per procedures.
• Conduct performance checks and ensure safety standards.
• Travel up to 10% within the United States.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Soldering

Reading schematics

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in electronics

Tools

Digital multimeter

Signal generator

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Aviation Electrical Technician to join our team in Panama City, FL. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Assemble and install equipment requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting electrical components while following detailed procedures to include replacement of components and wiring circuits
• Repair simple electrical/electronic equipment
• Take test readings using common precision measuring instruments (digital multi-meters and/or signal generators)
• Inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining electronic components and systems within aviation related equipment
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• Documenting maintenance and repair actions in accordance with standard procedures
• Conducting performance checks and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards
• Utilizing specialized testing equipment and software tools
• Adhering to all safety protocols and operational regulations
• Travel up to 10% within the United States

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• 1+ years of experience assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting
• Experience using a variety of hand tools such as digital multi-meters and signal generators
• Demonstrated experience working with components and wiring circuits
• Prior experience and demonstrated proficiency in interpreting electronic schematics and technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronics, avionics, or related field
• Formal military electrical / electronics training or certification (e.g., Navy/USAF avionics school)
• Experience with rotary- or fixed-wing aircraft systems
• Familiarity with military standards for aircraft systems

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required and a current or active Secret clearance, or ability to obtain an interim secret clearance before starting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights as required
• Frequently lifts, moves, or carries up to 50 pounds
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling during inspections and repairs
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors in operational settings