Aircraft Mechanic

Description:

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Requirements:

#Role Summary

*In this role, you will perform electrical modification, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair activities on aircraft electrical wiring and systems in support of testing, development, and modification efforts.

#Education & Job Requirements

*You must have

* A high school diploma or equivalent.

* A minimum of 10 years of experience with electrical and electronic theories and avionics systems, shop mathematics, and practices.

* A minimum of 10 years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.

* A minimum of 10 years of experience performing component and wire installation, including repairing, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems.

* Experience in fabricating new wire bundles.

* Experience in routing and installing wire bundles on airplanes without existing wiring.

* The ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

* The ability to obtain customer approval for access.

* The ability to successfully complete required training.

* The ability to maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits for assigned work.

* Regular and predictable attendance.

* Read, write, and comprehend the English language.

* Must be a U.S. Citizen.

#Preferred Skills

*You will have

* Experience with avionics.

* Experience with depot-level or modification maintenance.

* Experience operating a forklift, mobile crane, or riding-type electric-powered elevating equipment.

* Federal Aviation Administration certification in Airframe or Powerplant.

#Job Duties & Functions

*You will be able

* Perform connector terminations, including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring.

* Route and handle wire harnesses in accordance with routing instructions.

* Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables.

* Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements.

* Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of electrical wiring.

* Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection, modification, operational checks, and quality checks of aircraft electrical assemblies.

* Troubleshoot organizational and depot-level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and communication, or navigation systems.

* Interpret work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, and orders.

* Use equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.

* Coordinate, prepare, and move materials and tools.

* Operate riding-type electric-powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments.

* Perform duties of lower electrical classifications as required.

#Physical Requirements

*Able to

* Ascend and descend vertical work ladders.

* Work in confined spaces.

* Lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

* Work on elevated platforms.

* Use personal protective equipment for the face, eyes, ears, hands, and arms.

* Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.

* Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials.

* Obtain and maintain training certifications required for assignment responsibilities.

* Perform finger manipulation for 1 to 3 hours.

* Perform two-person lifts for weights greater than 50 pounds as required.

* Reach overhead for extended periods of time.

* Walk frequently on flat surfaces.

* Stand frequently on flat or uneven surfaces.

* Balance frequently on ladders, steps, or uneven surfaces.

* Climb ladders or stand up to 12 feet.

* Rotate head and neck, sit, crawl, squat, bend, stoop, lie down, and operate foot controls for extended periods of time.

* Work with occasional contact with metals.

* Work with frequent exposure to noise.