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Boeing · 4 months ago

Aircraft Mechanic III - Electrical (contract)

Boeing Defense Space & Security is seeking Experienced Electrical Mechanics to join their Executive Fleet team in San Antonio, TX. The role involves performing electrical modifications and repairs, troubleshooting aircraft systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures.

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Responsibilities

Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring
Ability and understanding of routing instructions and handling of harnesses
Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs
Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring
Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft
Troubleshoot organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav-systems
Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc
Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures
Perform all tasks involved in the coordination, preparation, and movement of material and tools
Operate riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
Perform all duties of lower Electrical classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments
The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required
Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
Read, write, and comprehend the English language
Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
Frequent walking on flat surfaces
Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
Occasional contact with metals
Frequent exposure to noise

Qualification

Electrical theoriesAvionics systemsSchematic interpretationWire installationDepot Level maintenanceForklift operationFAA certificationTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

10+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems, shop mathematics and practices
10+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
10+ years of experience with component and wire installation to include repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems
Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime
Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring
Ability and understanding of routing instructions and handling of harnesses
Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs
Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring
Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft
Troubleshoot organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav-systems
Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc
Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures
Perform all tasks involved in the coordination, preparation, and movement of material and tools
Operate riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
Perform all duties of lower Electrical classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments
The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required
Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
Read, write, and comprehend the English language
Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
Frequent walking on flat surfaces
Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
Occasional contact with metals
Frequent exposure to noise

Preferred

Experience with Avionics
Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance
Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment
FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K

Company

Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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CJ Nothum
CEO & Executive Communications, Senior Manager
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Colton Engelke
CEO and Executive Communications
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