Experienced Avionics Technician - Executive Fleet (4829)

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

88d • $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is looking for an Experienced Avionics Technician to join our Executive Fleet team in San Antonio, TX. The position involves performing connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring, as well as understanding routing instructions and handling of harnesses. Responsibilities include sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes, reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs. The technician will also use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring, perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, and operational and quality checks of aircraft. Troubleshooting organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav-systems is also a key responsibility. The technician must interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc., and ensure compliance with safety and first-time quality standards.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience with avionics systems, troubleshooting, wire bundle installations and aircraft electrical systems.
• 9+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems, shop mathematics and practices.
• 9+ years of experience in working with specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• 9+ years of experience with component and wire installation including repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems.
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Active Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
• Experience with JAWACS modification.
• Experience with Depot Level maintenance and large avionics modification implementation.
• Experience with Flight System Operational checks.
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring.
• Understand routing instructions and handle harnesses.
• Seal, wrap, bond, tie, and close wire harnesses and cables according to standard processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements.
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring.
• Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies.
• Conduct operational and quality checks of aircraft.
• Troubleshoot organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav-systems.
• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc.
• Coordinate, prepare, and move material and tools.
• Train and assist teammates as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and first-time quality.
• Operate riding type electric powered elevating equipment.
• Work with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing