Aircraft Electrical Technician II

Job Definition

Defining a Journey level aviation electrician. Incumbents work independently to diagnose, inspect, repair and manufacture aircraft wiring and electrical systems and components; disassemble and overhaul aircraft electrical components; install and rig critical aircraft electrical components and return to service sophisticated electrical systems and components.

• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and manufacture aircraft wiring and electrical systems and components.
• Disassemble and overhaul aircraft electrical components.
• Install, rig, and restore critical aircraft electrical components and systems.
• Design and fabricate electrical wire harness assemblies for new installation or major repair.
• Produce electrical wiring schematics for fleet aircraft wiring modification and build‑up.
• Make repairs in accordance with FAA‑approved maintenance requirements.
• Work cooperatively with other maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of aircraft.
• Perform Confined Space Entry maintenance including aircraft fuel tank repairs.

• Possession of FAA Airframe Technician’s Certificate or FCC General Radio Certificate.
• Valid Class‑C Driver’s License.
• Five years of aerospace industry work experience as an aircraft electrician.
• Military experience may qualify in lieu of FAA and FCC certificates if the level of work and responsibility was equal to that of an aircraft electrician.

• Aircraft AC and DC electrical systems, wire marking standards.
• Electrical wiring fabrication, installation, and repair.
• Electrical load analysis and wire sizing.
• Electrical components including starters, generators, voltage regulators, dimming controls, transformer/rectifiers, inverters, frequency controllers.
• FAA wiring and electrical maintenance procedures and practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot difficult electrical system malfunctions; determine and make necessary repairs to electrical systems and components.

Approximately 5%‑10% travel, including overnight stays, to fire bases throughout California.

Hourly rate: $59.03 per hour. Compensation may vary with geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.