Aircraft Mechanic II - Electrical & Environmental System Tech

Calista Corporation • Birmingham, AL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Installs electrical wiring and/or cable on aircrafts in accordance with approved methods, techniques, and practices. This role involves integrating wires/harnesses into aircraft, troubleshooting systems, following technical documentation, and assisting with scheduled maintenance. The technician will also perform various checks, repairs, and maintenance tasks, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and adherence to safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5 years’ aviation experience with 2 years using industry standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active government security clearance.
• Must be capable of carrying items up to 40 pounds. Heavier items must seek assistance of other workers or weightlifting devices.
• Must be capable of performing tasks in cramped, awkward, and strained positions and/or climbing up and down ladders, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures.
• Must be capable of performing tasks that frequently require lifting, reaching, bending, walking, pulling, sitting, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and stretching for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read and interpret all aircraft instruments.
• Use special test equipment and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with external contacts such as customers, vendors, suppliers, shipping companies, etc. Must always represent Yulista in a professional manner.
• Ability to follow a process.
• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
• Analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and consider decision impact across multiple areas.
• Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management.
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista goals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• May require knowledge of and experience performing maintenance on Military aircraft.
• Advanced wire repair preferred.
• FAA A&P or FCC License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrate wires/harnesses into aircraft.
• Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.
• Follow drawings/blueprints/instructions/Modification Work Orders/Technical Manuals.
• Assist Aircraft General Mechanics with scheduled maintenance.
• Terminate connectors, to include coaxial cables.
• Clamp harnesses.
• Conduct Maintenance Operational Checks and Acceptance Test Procedures.
• Troubleshoot faulty systems.
• Utilize test sets, multimeters, DMC crimp tools, wire strippers, heat guns, etc.
• Perform soldering as required.
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Perform continuity and power checks.
• Operate Ground Support Equipment (Power Cart, Tug, Forklift, etc.).
• Provide own tools except for specialty tools.
• Remove, inspect, repair, and reinstall aircraft parts/systems.
• Annotate logbook and workbook entries IAW service or other contractual guidance.
• Maintain a high state of cleanliness and utilize a clean-as-you-go process when executing maintenance duties.
• Comply with processes and procedures as per DHS/Department of Defense (DOD) documents and publications.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety, violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.

Benefits

• Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED