Keep aircraft flying safe and sound—bring your expertise in avionics and wiring to our team as an Aircraft Electrician in Jacksonville!

Job Title: Aircraft Electrician/Avionics
Job Type: Full time; Consultant (7 Months) 
Location: Jacksonville, FL 32221
Schedule: Monday to Friday; Candidates must be available to work both 1st and 2nd shift.
Pay Rate: $26.62 to 33.69 per hour 

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Job Overview:

You'll be responsible for aircraft electrical systems installation & testing.

You'll interpret schematics to conduct crucial tasks like bonding, resistance, and continuity checks, ensuring flawless wiring and connections.

Use top-tier tools—Daniels crimpers, megohmmeters, and multimeters—to perform installations, terminations, and power checks.

Proficiency reading wire schematics and diagrams

Perform bonding, resistance checks, and continuity checks

Ability to locate correct wire routing on system installs

Independently perform AC/DC power checks

Ability to complete proper wire installation with applicable drawing, including: proper spacing, proper use of cable ties and lacing tape, bundle opening, connector removal and installation, and special cable care

Ability to perform basic wiring termination (i.e., wire striping std ring terminals and stud build up, connector pins/sockets, splices/proper spacing, shield ferrule/sleeve (solder and crimp type), standard coaxial connectors, and shielded twisted pair splicing

Ability to utilize electrical and measuring tools including: environmental crimpers, Daniels large and small crimpers, AMP crimper, Burndy crimper, megohmmeter, multimeter, strippers, push-pull scale, weigh scale, and bond meters

Knowledge of how to properly install fiber optics, coaxial cable, quadrax, etc.

Perform Air Data Testing using proper assistance

Perform scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, repairs and functional tests on Avionic and Electrical systems

Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the lead and manager

Requirements:

6+ years of recent Aircraft Mechanic (Experience in either commercial or defense or relevant trade apprenticeship would be considered)

6+ years experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and specifications

Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite

Master wiring schematics and AC/DC power checks

Perform bonding, resistance, and continuity tests

Skilled in wiring termination and using specialized crimpers

High school diploma or GED or 3+ years of industry or military experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant is desirable
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH)

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today and keep the skies safe!

Pay Details: $26.62 to $33.69 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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