Aircraft Electrical Technician - NHC

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Perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the avionic function. Tasks included fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter specific programs. Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.

Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.

Production Assembly: 70%

• Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacturing of aircraft.
• Install electrical harness and sub-assemblies in aircraft by performing, but not limited to, the following activities: basic identification of wire and coax cable, clamping, bundling, mounting, routing, stripping, splicing's, soldering, termination.
• Assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operation and function.
• Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements.
• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments.
• Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead person with regard to schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions as required.

Production Testing: 20%

• Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
• Conduct bonding checks of electrical installations.

Compliance: 10%

• Assure that completed work follows FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials, supplies, equipment and job schedules.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Some Aviation trade training

Required:

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft.

Preferred:

• Minimum of five (5) years General Aviation or Military Aviation, preferably rotorcraft.

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• A current A&P License

• 5% Domestic and International

• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

• None

Required:

• Basic computer skills
• Required Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs.
• Familiarity with common aviation type tooling.

Preferred:

• None

Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Preferred:

• Proficient in French or German

Required:

• Computer Proficiency

Preferred:

• SAP proficiency Complexity of the Role

  Level of Decision Making:

  • Able to independently assess wiring issues and install components.
  Organizational information

  Reports to Maintenance/Retrofit Supervisor Direct Reports :
  Is this a people manager? No # of Exempt Reports: 0 # of Non-exempt Reports: 0 Job Dimensions:

  • Capable of reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and applicable work instructions, demonstrates proper use of
  • appropriate hand tools to complete job tasks. Adherence to company all policies and procedures.
  Nature of Contacts
  • Moderate Communication daily with internal parties only
  Physical Requirements
  • Onsite or remote: 95%
  • Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
  • Hearing: able to…