Electrician

Skyborne Airline Academy; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Investment

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Skyborne Airline Academy seeks a skilled Electrician to support maintenance across training facilities, simulators, hangars, and infrastructure in Florida. The role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems while upholding safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing electrical systems, supporting flight-simulator equipment, and coordinating with contractors to ensure uninterrupted operations and a safe learning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Electrician or equivalent state certification.
• Minimum 3 years of commercial, industrial, or facility maintenance electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, controls, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components in academy facilities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults and implement repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical infrastructure and equipment.
• Maintain lighting, power distribution, emergency backup systems, and control panels.
• Support flight simulator electrical systems and training equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with electrical codes.
• Respond to maintenance requests and urgent electrical issues.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and maintenance staff.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Reading schematics

CMMS usage

Education

High school diploma

Electrical certification

Tools

Testing equipment

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

Job Details

Skyborne Airline Academy is seeking a skilled and reliable Electrician to support the maintenance and operation of our training facilities, classrooms, simulators, hangars, and associated infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety standards and regulations.

This role is critical to maintaining uninterrupted operations and supporting a safe learning environment for students, instructors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components throughout academy facilities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults and implement effective repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical infrastructure and equipment.
• Maintain lighting systems, power distribution systems, emergency backup systems, and control panels.
• Support the operation and maintenance of flight simulator electrical systems and training equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with electrical codes.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency electrical issues.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other maintenance personnel as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and work orders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable electrical standards.
• Support facility improvement and renovation projects.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Electrician or equivalent state-recognized electrical certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial, industrial, or facility maintenance electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, controls, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in aviation, educational, or training environments.
• Knowledge of emergency power systems, generators, UPS systems, and building automation systems.
• Familiarity with FAA-regulated facilities or aviation-related operations.
• Experience supporting technical training equipment or simulators.
• HVAC electrical troubleshooting experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Availability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency call-outs as needed.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401k Investment
• PTO - 18 days,plus 5-Sick Days
• Holidays - 9 days

About Us

We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focused pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at

Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

We foster a supportive, team-focused environment where staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!