What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Electrician position at Standard Aero?
Aircraft Electrician
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The Aircraft Electrician installs, checks, repairs, overhauls, and rewires complete electrical systems and components on a variety of corporate aircraft. This individual will perform O-level troubleshooting and maintenance on aircraft flight controls, landing gear, lighting systems, and generators. This skilled electrician will work together with specialized teams of A&P Mechanics, Avionics Technicians and Crew Chiefs within our growing Augusta, GA Business Aviation MRO facility.
What You Will Do:
- Troubleshoot landing gear switches that indicate gear position, as well as various exterior lighting issues such as navigation, taxi lights, strobes, and landing lights.
- Perform functional and operational checkouts of electrical instruments and flight systems upon aircraft arrival and prior to aircraft departure.
- Pinpoint and resolve electrical problems relating to engine/APU starting or the generation of electrical power from an engine/APU.
- Perform functional and operational "checkouts" of electrical instruments and flight systems upon aircraft arrival and prior to departure.
- Maintain battery shop equipment and ensures that aircraft batteries are properly charged in a timely manner.
- Update technical manuals to include the latest wiring manual revisions.
- Assists in installing various avionics systems on corporate aircraft.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Aircraft Electrician.
- Ability to read and interpret manuals, technical drawings, and blueprints to determine proper operating conditions.
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Preferred Characteristics:
- Valid FAA Airframe Certification (A&P highly desired).
- Minimum 3 years of O-level troubleshooting experience.
- Previous experience with General Aviation, Airlines, or Military fixed-wing aircraft.
- Experienced troubleshooting flight controls, landing gear, fuel indicators, lighting and generators.
Benefits That Make Life Better:
- Relocation & Sign-on Bonus Eligible.
- Comprehensive Healthcare.
- 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested.
- Paid Time Off starting on day one!
- Quarterly Bonus opportunities.
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Career development and education opportunities with OEM suppliers, FlightSafety, and CAE.
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