Aviation Electrician III (F5)

Calista Corporation•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Aviation Electrician III performs aircraft electrical maintenance and modifications, including integrating wiring and harnesses, troubleshooting and repairing systems, terminating connectors, and completing complex wire repairs. The role interprets technical drawings and manuals, works with engineers on modification documentation during prototype, validation, and verification events, and leads complex modifications or repairs. It also conducts operational checks and acceptance test procedures for complex systems, performs soldering and continuity and power checks, and removes, inspects, repairs, and reinstalls aircraft parts and systems. The employee uses electrical test equipment, hand tools, and ground support equipment; maintains required maintenance records; and follows cleanliness, foreign-object-damage prevention, safety, and regulatory procedures. The position requires experience with the T38 and/or F5 platform. 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 platform.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to pass drug and background screening.
Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
Ability to carry items up to 40 pounds; heavier items require assistance from other workers or weightlifting devices.
Ability to work in cramped, awkward, or strained positions and to climb ladders, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures.
Ability to perform tasks involving frequent lifting, reaching, bending, walking, pulling, sitting, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and stretching for prolonged periods.
Ability to read and interpret aircraft instruments, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to use special test equipment and tools.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with management and staff and interact professionally with customers, vendors, suppliers, and other external contacts.
Trustworthiness and ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to use general office equipment such as phones, copiers, scanners, and printers.
Ability to follow processes and provide strong customer service, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
Analytical, decision-analysis, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate data, draw conclusions, justify decisions, and communicate issues to management.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
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.
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 and equipment.
Perform soldering as required, and conduct continuity and power checks.
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage walks.
Operate ground support equipment, including 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 contractual guidance.
Maintain cleanliness and use a clean-as-you-go process while performing maintenance.
Follow applicable rules, regulations, and safety requirements; correct subordinates as needed and promptly report accidents, injuries, safety violations, and unsafe practices or procedures to a supervisor.