Aircraft Electrician Technician I

Description:

This is the entry and first working level for an aviation electrician. Incumbents at this level work under the instruction of an Aircraft Electrical Technician II and the direction of a Lead Technician to diagnose, inspect, repair and manufacture aircraft wiring and electrical systems and components; disassemble and overhaul aircraft electrical components; install and rig critical aircraft electrical components and return to service sophisticated electrical systems and components.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of the following certificates: FAA Airframe Technician’s certificate or FCC general radio certificate and a valid Class-C California driver’s license.  One year of documented aerospace/aviation electrical work experience may qualify in lieu of certificates.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Aircraft AC and DC electrical systems, wire marking standards, electrical wiring fabrication, installation and repair electrical load analysis and wire sizing, electrical components including starters, generators, voltage regulators, dimming controls, transformer/rectifiers, inverters, and frequency controllers, and FAA wiring and electrical maintenance procedures and practices.   Troubleshoot electrical system malfunctions; determine and make necessary repairs to electrical systems and components; design and fabricate electrical wire harness assemblies for new installation or major repair; design and produce electrical wiring schematics for fleet aircraft wiring modification and build up; make repairs in accordance with FAA-approved maintenance requirements; and work cooperatively with other maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of aircraft. May perform Confined Space Entry maintenance to include aircraft fuel tank repairs. 

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