Aircraft Electrical Technician A - NHC

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Job Description:
Job Summary:
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
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 Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned:
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualified Experience and Training:
Education:
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
Some Aviation trade training
Experience:
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.
Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
None
Preferred:
A current A&P License
Travel Required:
5% Domestic and International
Citizenship:
US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Clearance:
None
Qualified Skills:
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
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
Communication Skills:
Required:
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
Preferred:
Proficient in French or German
Technical Systems Proficiency:
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 participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legal