Electrical Installer

VAERO; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

VAERO in Jacksonville is hiring an Aircraft Electrical Installer to perform installation of aircraft components, wiring and flight safety controls, following engineering drawings and wiring schematics. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and may serve as SME, coaching others and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities include wiring installation, testing with megohmmeter and multimeter, FOD and safety compliance, and preparing units for inspection and shipping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with wiring installation and troubleshooting procedures.
• Knowledge of general environment processes (FOD control, tool control, and health & safety).

Responsibilities

• Install aircraft wiring, components, and flight safety controls per drawings.
• Read wiring diagrams and blueprints; use hand and power tools to assemble and modify.
• Test wiring with megohmmeter and multimeter; troubleshoot basic malfunctions.
• Ensure FOD, tool control, and safety regulations are followed; prep units for inspection and shipping.

Skills

Wiring installation

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Use of hand tools

Use of electrical test devices

Safety compliance

Critical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Megohmmeter

Digital multimeter

Analog multimeter

Bond meters

Wire strippers

Heat gun

Pneumatic power tools

Job description

Shift: 1st Shift M-F 7AM-330PM & 2nd Shift M-F 330PM-12AM

**We are currently hiring for 1st Shift & 2nd Shift**

Summary: The Aircraft Electrical Installer reports to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for installation of aircraft components, mechanical systems, wiring, and flight safety controls. Can serve as a subject matter expert and supports coaching and understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, wire schematics and specifications.

• Working knowledge of electrical theory, principles, and circuitry. A general understanding of basic principles underlying electronics to perform work involved in the modification, assembly, testing, and installation of aircraft electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of various types and sizes of wires, cables, and connectors and their application in numerous aircraft electrical systems.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools such as hand and automatic wire strippers, wire cutters, heat guns, electric and pneumatic power tools, and other specialized tools of the trade.
• Skilled in the operation of common electrical test devices such as megohmmeter, digital and analog multimeter, voltmeter, ammeter, bond meters, meggers, and specially devised test sets to perform basic checks for continuity, resistance, voltage, opens, shorts, insulation breakdown, grounds, or malfunctioning switches and relays.
• Ability to complete proper wire installation, including the following: proper spacing, proper use of cable ties and lacing tape, bundle opening, connector removal and installation, and special cable care.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering instructions, and schematics concerning electrical wiring, systems, and components to be installed, modified, tested, and/or removed.
• Proficient in troubleshooting basic malfunctions in wiring and associated components. Displays critical thinking processes and deductive reasoning.
• Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste Program, and Tool Control Programs.
• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility and job assignment.
• Prep and pack the unit for final inspection and shipping.
• Provide recommendations to Supervisor and cross-functional partners for improvements to quality and process.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with wiring installation and troubleshooting procedures.
• Knowledge of general environment processes (FOD control, tool control, and health & safety).