Aircraft Electrician jobs in Texas

S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S³, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training;  S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;  and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrician) to support on-going projects at Laughlin AFB, TX. 

This position has a Hire-In Bonus of $1,000. Military experience is a plus.

Description:

Applies a combination of experience to perform the modification of the T-6A aircraft to install the Automated Backup Oxygen System. Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is.

Responsibilities:

• This mechanic maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies the required expertise in restoring equipment condition and  operation.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate-to-complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacture manuals.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
• Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repairs.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers.
• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from a supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Must be able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules for assigned projects.
• May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics, or other aircraft systems related disciplines.
• Must provide their own common tools/tool kit.

 Qualifications:

• Must have experience with the installation of electrical related TCTO/wiring modification installations, including wiring harness installation/repair.
• Airframes and Powerplants (A&P) certification with three or more years of experience is desired but not required.
• An Avionics technician with extensive experience with wiring harness troubleshooting/replacement is an acceptable alternative to an Aircraft Electrician.
• Experience utilizing detailed blueprints and instructions are desired.     

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.  

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.