Aircraft Electrical Assembler

Global Contract Professionals, Inc. • Full-time • San Antonio, TX, US • $35 - $45 / hour • 1w ago

Minimum Requirements:
· Position requires 4+ years of experience/knowledgeable in electrical/electronic theories and systems sufficient to perform assigned duties.
· Experience with fabricating new wire bundles
· Experience with routing and installing wire bundles on airplanes without existing wiring (commercial routing experience preferred)
· Ability to work all shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd)

Preferred Requirements:
· Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance.

Position Responsibilities:
· Performs on and off aircraft electrical modification to electrical wiring and system components
· Perform complex connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables and fiber optic wiring.
· Understand wire handling and routing instructions.
· Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes.
· Demonstrate technical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modification/repair.
· Adhere to government and company procedural guidance, perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft work.
· Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and environmental systems of moderate difficulty at the organizational or depot maintenance level.
· Performs aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
· Performs assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
· Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment.
· Required to consult with management and peers to assess best work process.
· Will assist and train less senior employees.
· May be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
· Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
· Perform all duties of lower Electrics classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments.
· Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc. to accomplish assigned work.
· Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
· Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
· Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
· Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
· Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
· Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime
· Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance.
· Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Avionics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.