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Avionics Technician

Location: San Antonio, TX 78226

Position Type: 12 months assignment with possible extension

Shift Schedule: 5:00 AM- 11:30 PM

All submitted candidates should be available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st and 2nd.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs on and off aircraft electrical modification to electrical wiring and system components
• Perform complex connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables and fiber optic wiring.
• Understand wire handling and routing instructions.
• Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes.
• Demonstrate technical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modification/repair.
• Adhere to government and company procedural guidance, perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft work.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and environmental systems of moderate difficulty at the organizational or depot maintenance level.
• Performs aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
• Performs assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
• Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment.
• Required to consult with management and peers to assess best work process.
• Will assist and train less senior employees.
• May be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Perform all duties of lower Electrics classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments.
• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc. to accomplish assigned work.
• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
• Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
• Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance.
• Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Avionics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.
• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at San Antonio.
• This position requires the ability to pass assessment during the training cycle.
• This position requires adherence to the SA Tool and FOD procedures.

Basic qualifications (required skills/experience):

• Position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
• Position requires 4+ years of experience/knowledgeable in electrical/electronic theories and systems sufficient to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to work rotating shift.

Preferred qualifications (desired skills/experience):

• Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance.
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

Ability to perform the following physical requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
• Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes.
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material.
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities.
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation.
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs.
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs).
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces.
• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces.
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces.
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands.
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time.
• Occasional contact with metals.
• Frequent exposure to noise.