Aircraft Electrical Technician I

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Electrical Technician I, the entry and first working level for an aviation electrician. Incumbents 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 electrical components, and install and rig critical electrical components.

Key responsibilities

• 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 sophisticated electrical systems to service
• Troubleshoot electrical system malfunctions and make necessary repairs
• Design and fabricate electrical wire harness assemblies for new installation or major repair
• Design and produce electrical wiring schematics for fleet aircraft wiring modifications
• Make repairs in accordance with FAA-approved maintenance requirements and work with other maintenance technicians
• May perform confined space entry maintenance, including aircraft fuel tank repairs

Required profile

• FAA Airframe Technician's Certificate or FCC General Radio Certificate, and a valid Class C driver's license
• One year of documented aerospace/aviation electrical work experience may qualify in lieu of certificates
• Garmin experience highly desired
• Approximately 10% to 50% travel, including overnight stays, to fire bases throughout California

Required skills

• Aircraft AC and DC electrical systems
• Wire marking standards, electrical wiring fabrication, installation and repair, load analysis and wire sizing
• Electrical components such as starters, generators, voltage regulators, dimming controls, transformer/rectifiers, inverters and frequency controllers
• FAA wiring and electrical maintenance procedures and practices

What we offer

• Pay of $51.71 per hour, with starting pay depending on geography, skills, education and experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance
• Vacation accrues bi-weekly (80 hours for 1-4.99 years of service, increasing every 5 years)
• Personal leave of up to 13 days per year and 11 recognized holidays
• Educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, pet insurance and tax-saving options