Aircraft Electrician

At StandardAero, we’re dedicated to solving the aviation industry's most complex challenges with ingenuity and expertise. Our Augusta, GA MRO facility is not just a place to work; it’s a hub of innovation and growth. We support an extensive range of aircraft models, including renowned brands such as Falcon, Hawker, Challenger, Learjet, Gulfstream, and Embraer. With a significant $33 million expansion underway, we’re doubling our footprint in the coming year. Our facility specializes in Business Aviation, focusing on 22 models of aircraft on the Airframe side while our Engine Shop performs comprehensive overhauls on Honeywell HTF7000 and TFE731 engines, APUs, and performs diagnostics in our state-of-the-art Test Cells

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 facility. 

What You Will Do:

• Performs functional and operational checkouts of electrical instruments and flight systems upon aircraft arrival and prior to aircraft departure.  
• Troubleshoot landing gear switches that indicate gear position, as well as various exterior lighting issues such as navigation, taxi lights, strobes, and landing lights
• Pinpoint and resolve electrical problems relating to engine/APU starting or the generation of electrical power from an engine/APU
• Performs functional and operational “checkouts” of electrical instruments and flight systems upon aircraft arrival and prior to departure.
• Maintains battery shop equipment and ensures that aircraft batteries are properly charged in a timely manner.
• Updates technical manuals to include the latest wiring manual revisions.
• Assists in installing various avionics systems on corporate aircraft.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Aircraft Electrician.
• Must be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship 
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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:

• 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