Aircraft Electrician at StandardAero

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You'll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

The Aircraft Electrician installs, checks, repairs, overhauls, and rewires complete electrical systems and components on a variety of aircraft. Performs functional and operational checkouts of electrical instruments and flight systems upon aircraft arrival and prior to aircraft departure. This work must be performed competently, expeditiously, and in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The Aircraft Electrician is technically competent on assigned aircraft, and is expected to be able to accomplish the vast majority of his/her duties with minimal supervision. As customers are on site at the facilities, professional appearance and communication skills are required in order to create a positive and lasting professional relationship.

What You Will Do:

• Landing gear switches that indicate gear position
• Various exterior lighting issues such as navigation, taxi lights, strobes, and landing lights
• Electrical problems relating to engine/APU starting or the generation of electrical power from an engine/APU
• Interior cabin lighting
• Fuel quantity indication
• Window heat
• Flight control issues related to electrically controlled operations
• Installs and rewires complete electrical systems and components on a variety of turbine powered aircraft.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls aircraft electrical systems and/or components.
• 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.
• Maintains test cell electrical systems and makes repairs as needed (e.g. repair test harnesses, etc.).
• Updates technical manuals to include the latest wiring manual revisions.
• Assists in installing various avionics systems on corporate aircraft.
• Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
• Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations or other StandardAero facilities as required.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
• Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
• May perform other duties as required by the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Aircraft Electrician.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificates is preferred.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Must perform electrical wiring functions and have worked with aircraft wiring systems.
• Demonstrated technical ability on specific airframes and engines in the areas of inspections, maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, and repairs.
• Demonstrated ability to locate and apply FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, Orders, and Notices etc.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and plan work activities in an organized manner.
• Must have good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to communicate with customers and employees.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to work for long periods in tight spaces (i.e. squatting under an aircraft wing, in cockpits, tail cone, etc.)
• Must be able to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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