Aircraft Electrician

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Aircraft Electrician for a contract opportunity in Crestview, FL.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Minimum four (4) years of avionics experience required in one of the following or equivalent fields, Communications/Navigations, Guidance Control, Electronic Warfare, Electro/Environmental required.
• Strong aptitude to read and interpret aircraft electrical drawings Minimum or equivalent of a USAF 7-Level (Craftsman).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance and therefore all candidates must be a US Citizen

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, route, terminate, and test electrical cables and harnesses on C-130J aircraft to include Fiber Optic, 1553 Data Bus, RF Cables, Twinax Cables, Triax Cables, Quadrax Cables, Ethernet Cables.
• Remove and install aircraft components as required.
• Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints such as electrical wiring diagrams, routing drawings, and harness assembly drawings.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of install/modification.
• Use and apply hand tools, power tools, work stands, support equipment, and special tools/calibrated test equipment.
• Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft.

Frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 25 pounds.

• Perform repetitive movements and work overhead.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Avionics/Electrical systems wire routing and installation experience.
• Military/Commercial aircraft modification installation experience includes wire harness installation and check out procedures.
• Ability to interpret installation drawings, install and route electrical cable assemblies, perform multiple termination processes and perform continuity checks in accordance with standard processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes
• Experience on C-130J aircraft.
• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS

• Full-Time
• 4/10 work schedule
• 1st Shift

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.