Electrical Assembler

Avcon Industries partners with governments and organizations globally for custom special‑mission aircraft modifications. They are a one stop shop that handles design, manufacturing, installation, and certification. The internal team consists of design engineers, in house FAA DER teams, modification/fabrication technicians, installation technicians and test pilots.

• Be able to read wiring diagrams, interpret wiring diagrams and construct wire harnesses.
• Be able to remove, identify, and tag the location of equipment in the aircraft.
• Be able to carefully work with large numbers of wire in an organized fashion, organize any changes in wiring and be capable of documenting work completed that may differ from the wiring diagrams or drawings.
• Be able to understand general aircraft wiring practices, circuit breaker and aircraft electrical bus theory.
• Be able to follow the aircraft drawings to make modifications as necessary to the aircraft.
• Be able to provide appropriate changes to electrical wiring consistent with Federal Aviation Administration approved practices.
• Be able to reinstate and reinstall all equipment that was removed for an aircraft modification.
• Report to supervisor any work that will not pass aircraft inspection or appears in adequate.
• Be able to understand and operate in accordance with the FAA approved Repair Station Manual, FAA Advisory Circulars and manufacturer’s requirements.
• Be open to possible travel on occasions.
• Perform additional Avionics tasks as required.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee but is limited to what is considered the essential functions for the specific job title. Each employee may be required to perform diverse job duties throughout a work shift. This position is subject to drug screening and a background investigation.

• Must have 5 years' experience in avionics and electrical troubleshooting or be a graduate of an accredited aircraft maintenance school.
• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol tests, as required by the FAA and Avcon policies.

The position requires the ability to easily fit and perform job duties in maintenance access areas of business jets. Minimum physical requirements are as follows:

• Lifting
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  Must lift greater than 45 pounds repetitively throughout the day. Must be able to pick up, lift and hold 60 pounds while standing.
• Flexibility
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  Must have the ability to perform the following tasks continuously and alternating for up to 8 hours a day;
• Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend/Crouch/Stoop, Climb, Squat, Crawl, Drive, Kneel, Twist, Balance and Reach.
• Repetitive Foot Controls, Repetitive Hand Controls, Repetitive Grasp/Grab, Heavy Grasp (greater than 40 kg).
• Above Chest Level/Above Shoulder Work, Lift/Carry, Push/Pull greater than 40 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to work within 18 inches from the body.
• Must be able to regularly work in awkward bending, kneeling and/or twisting positions.
• Must have good eye/hand coordination. Must be capable of fine finger manipulation. Vision minimum of at least 20/40 required in at least one eye.
• Ability to grip tools and support their weight. Vibration may be transmitted from some tools.

Operation takes place inside hangar with occasional work outside. Hangar doors open to the outside, therefore variable temperatures may occur. Environment may be dusty. There may be continuous extreme noise from aircraft modifications being performed.

Safety glasses and hearing protection.