Electrical Aircraft Technician

Gauss Management Research & Engineering•Fort Wayne, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GMRE is currently recruiting for an Electrical Aircraft Technician. This position is day shift and may be eligible for per-diem based on GSA.gov standards. The Electrical Aircraft Technician will perform maintenance and modifications on assigned aircraft using electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and other test support equipment. Operationally checks all systems, sub-systems, and associated line replaceable unit (LRU) removal and installation. Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years total electrical experience in Fighter/Attack/Bomber (preferably F-16) aircraft maintenance as an electrician.
Experience working with aircraft wiring.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Normal color vision as defined by GMRE, with a passing score of 75% or greater.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Experience with F-16 aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, inspects, removes, installs, repairs, modifies, overhauls, and operates aircraft electrical systems, components, and associated support equipment.
Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance.
Interprets the meaning of symbols used in wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
Properly handle, use, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials.
Installing Avionics system modifications by routing, terminating 10/100 and Gig Ethernet wiring, copper wires, primary power wires, Coaxial wires, shielded twisted pairs/triplets, and possibly triaxial wires/connectors.