Aviation Electrician III (F5)

Yulista Solutions•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Aviation Electrician III integrates wiring and harnesses into aircraft and troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies aircraft electrical systems to meet customer requirements. The role interprets technical drawings, blueprints, instructions, Modification Work Orders, and technical manuals; collaborates with engineers on updates during prototype, validation, and verification events; and leads complex modifications or repairs. It performs maintenance checks and acceptance test procedures for complex systems, conducts continuity and power checks, and removes, inspects, repairs, and reinstalls aircraft parts and systems. The position uses test sets, multimeters, crimp tools, wire strippers, heat guns, and other equipment, and performs connector terminations—including coaxial cables—and soldering as required. It also performs Foreign Object Damage walks, operates ground support equipment, makes logbook and workbook entries, and maintains a clean work area. The role follows maintenance and safety rules, reports accidents and unsafe practices, and corrects subordinate personnel as needed. It has no direct reports. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
10 years of aviation experience, including 4 years using military standards and specifications.
Experience on the T38 and/or F5 aircraft platform.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to pass drug and background screening.
Must be able to obtain a government security clearance.
Ability to carry items up to 40 pounds; seek assistance or use weightlifting devices for heavier items.
Ability to work in cramped, awkward, and strained positions and climb ladders, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures.
Ability to perform prolonged tasks involving lifting, reaching, bending, walking, pulling, sitting, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and stretching.
Ability to read and interpret aircraft instruments, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to use special test equipment and tools and follow processes.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and perform basic mathematical computations.
Interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with all levels of management and staff and interact with customers, vendors, suppliers, shipping companies, and other external contacts professionally.
Trustworthiness in handling confidential information.
Ability to use general office equipment such as phones, copiers, scanners, and printers.
Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
Analytical, decision-analysis, and problem-solving skills, including evaluating data, considering impacts across multiple areas, drawing conclusions, justifying decisions, and communicating issues to management.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently and multitask.

Nice To Haves

Advanced wire repair training.
Fiber Optic Cable repair certification.
FAA A&P or FCC license.

Responsibilities

Integrate wires and harnesses into aircraft.
Troubleshoot aircraft systems to meet customer needs, including complex systems.
Interpret drawings, blueprints, instructions, Modification Work Orders, and technical manuals.
Collaborate with engineers on changes to Modification Work Orders and drawings during prototype, validation, and verification events as required.
Terminate connectors, including coaxial cables, and complete complex wire repairs or terminations.
Lead complex modifications or repairs.
Conduct Maintenance Operational Checks and Acceptance Test Procedures for complex systems.
Use test sets, multimeters, DMC crimp tools, wire strippers, heat guns, and other tools; perform soldering as required.
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks and continuity and power checks.
Operate ground support equipment such as power carts, tugs, and forklifts.
Provide personal tools except for specialty tools.
Remove, inspect, repair, and reinstall aircraft parts and systems.
Annotate logbook and workbook entries in accordance with service or other contractual guidance.
Maintain cleanliness and use a clean-as-you-go process during maintenance duties.
Follow maintenance and safety rules and regulations, correct subordinates as needed, and promptly report accidents, injuries, safety violations, and unsafe practices or procedures to a supervisor.