Job Overview
AEVEX Aerospace is looking for an aircraft mechanic with specific electrical experience whose responsibilities include maintaining and repairing aircraft systems and components. They will inspect and diagnose malfunctions, use power and hand tools to fix parts, and ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations.
Essential Functions
Perform maintenance and alteration tasks in accordance with the current technical data, manufacturers' instructions for continued airworthiness, service bulletins, and other FAA approved/acceptable data.
Maintain complete and accurate maintenance records in accordance with repair station requirements.
Inspect structural, mechanical, and electronic elements of an aircraft using a variety of hand and power tools to assess and replace parts.
Maintain engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, brakes, valves, pumps, air conditioning systems, and other aircraft-related systems.
Able to identify, troubleshoot, and correct repairs on aircraft, its subsystems, and components.
Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts.
Understand electrical theory and apply it to diagnosis and repairs.
Understand stripping, crimping, cable routing, cable clamping, soldering, and other various electrician job tasks.
Understand wiring diagrams.
Be capable of using a multi-meter to diagnose electrical circuits.
Understand cable termination and cannon plug type of populating and de-populating.
Follow safety protocols and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe working environment.
Ensure all work is done efficiently and adheres to aviation safety regulations and industry best practices.
Maintain a clean work environment in full compliance with company standards and customer and government regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embody AEVEX's cultural values and align daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
Experience in maintaining aircraft system components.
Thorough understanding of technical manuals and ability to work from prints.
Ability to recognize aircraft discrepancies and troubleshoot.
Strong knowledge of standard aircraft maintenance practices.
Strong ability to understand QA processes, parts identification, and control tags.
Working knowledge of airframe structures and power plant systems.
Basic understanding of electrical systems and wiring diagrams.
Thorough understanding of shop equipment and specialty tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in applying electrical theory to diagnosis and repairs.
Experience in cable termination, routing, clamping, crimping, harness building, etc.
Experience in using a multi-meter in electrical circuits to measure volts, ohms, amps, and diode checks.
Experience in using wiring diagrams to diagnose electrical issues.
Education / Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent education required.
A&P certification.
Experience
Minimum 3 years aviation experience as a mechanic/electrician or equivalent.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties, the employee is:
Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Frequently experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions.
Frequently required to operate hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery.
Frequent pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequent entry/exit of an aircraft and working in tight areas with awkward and uncomfortable body positions.
Frequent use of ladders and high platforms with fall protection equipment, including walking on top of aircraft.
Occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.
Security Clearance
Not Applicable
AEVEX provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only.
Salary Range:
$32.72—$37.92 USD
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to creed, expression, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical, mental, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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