Job Description: Aviation Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Aviation Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Full-time; Contract (7 months)

Location: Jacksonville, FL 32221

Pay Rate: $ 26.61-33.69/hr

Overview: Our Jacksonville facility is seeking motivated Aviation Maintenance Technicians to support military warfighter readiness by providing critical maintenance repairs and modifications for our military customers. We take pride in knowing our work strengthens global security. Our agile and dynamic Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment emphasizes a healthy work/life balance and an ethical team culture focused on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety, and first-time quality.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret wire schematics and diagrams

• Perform bonding, resistance, and continuity checks

• Locate correct wire routing on system installs

• Independently perform AC/DC power checks

• Complete proper wire installation, including spacing, use of cable ties and lacing tape, bundle opening, connector removal and installation, and special cable care

• Perform basic wiring termination (e.g., wire striping, connector pins/sockets, splices, coaxial connectors, and shielded twisted pair splicing)

• Utilize electrical and measuring tools, including environmental crimpers, Daniels crimpers, AMP crimper, Burndy crimper, megohmmeter, multimeter, strippers, push-pull scale, weigh scale, and bond meters

• Install fiber optics, coaxial cable, quadrax, etc.

• Perform Air Data Testing with proper assistance

• Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, repairs, and functional tests on Avionic and Electrical systems

• Highlight technical issues, discrepancies, or other issues to the lead and manager

General Responsibilities:

• Strive for efficiency and first-time quality in all tasks

• Follow guidance from leads and senior Subject Matter Experts (SME)

• Execute duties while wearing required safety equipment

• Complete required company and specific statement of work training requirements

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits for assigned work

• Demonstrate a safe work ethic

• Perform detailed tool inventories daily

• Communicate using basic computer systems, including Microsoft Office

• Contribute positively to an open and honest reporting culture

• Report incidents and occurrences in the Safety Management System

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes, and procedures

• Maintain a high standard of organization and cleanliness within assigned work areas

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Be flexible to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customers

• Perform other duties as directed by management

• Display appropriate behaviors including Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Security Clearance:

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of Aircraft Mechanic experience (commercial, defense, or relevant trade apprenticeship)

• 3+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant

• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety, and COSHH)

Typical Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, or 3+ years of industry or military experience

Pay Details: $26.61 to $33.69 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance