GENERAL DESCRIPTION Must be able to remove, repair, modify, test, troubleshoot, calibrate, and install electrical systems, equipment, and accessories used in aircraft. DUTIES Make functional checks on electrical systems to ensure performance and reliability and correct malfunctions disclosed by static, ground, and flight tests Replace defective wiring and install new wiring for aircraft changes, modifications and repairs Perform work using overhaul and maintenance manuals, aircraft changes, bulletins, local directives, blueprints, and wiring and/or schematic diagrams Must be able to overhaul, repair, modify and test aircraft electrical system accessories such as motors, dynamotors, /inverters, voltage regulators, relays, cutouts, engine synchronizers, electric motor driven air compressors and activators, DC generators, AC alternators, and DC/AC electrical controls, cockpit air conditioning controls, engine temperature controls, and transistorized control equipment, etc Must be able to disassemble units to the extent necessary to repair and/or modify the various units mentioned above, replace all worn or defective parts, incorporate applicable modifications, make the necessary repairs, and make the unit ready for testing Must be able to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and test complex electrical systems and devices on military aircraft to insure precise performance and reliability of all electrical systems Set up test positions using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, audio signal generators, frequency meters, voltmeters, watt meters and ammeters Must be able to work independently and test the various units for compliance with the proper tolerances prescribed for transient time, noise amplitude, and frequencies Adjust resonant circuits, compute alternative current loads Make all necessary adjustments to bring the units up to prescribed operational standards Other Duties as Assigned
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED