Job Overview
AEVEX Aerospace is looking for an aircraft mechanic with specific electrical experience and 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
- Maintains complete and accurate maintenance records in accordance with repair station requirements
- Inspects structural, mechanical, and electronic elements of an aircraft using a variety of hand and power tools to assess and replace parts
- Maintains 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
- Supports problem solving and continuous improvement efforts
- Understands electrical theory and applies it to diagnosis and repairs
- Understands stripping, crimping, cable routing, cable clamping, soldering and other various electrician job tasks
- Understands wiring diagrams
- Is capable of using a multi-meter to diagnose electrical circuits
- Understands cable termination and cannon plug type of populating and de-populating
- Follows safety protocols and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe working environment
- Ensures all work is done efficiently and adheres to aviation safety regulations and industry best practices
- Maintains a clean work environment in full compliance with company standards and customer and government regulations
- Performs 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 companys policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns 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 preferred
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
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
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. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The companys 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, Disability 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 race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
