JOB TITLE: VC Aircraft Electrical Technician
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $40/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we’re seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!

Job Details:

• Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier
• Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Perform connector terminations on shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring.

• Interpret routing instructions and handle wire harnesses properly.

• Seal, wrap, bond, tie, and close wire harnesses and cables per standard processes.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs.

• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of electrical wiring.

• Assemble, install, visually inspect, modify wire bundles and electrical assemblies; conduct operational and quality checks on aircraft.

• Troubleshoot maintenance-level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and communications/navigation systems.

• Follow standard work instructions, charts, blueprints, wire diagrams, and job layouts.

• Operate all equipment safely and in accordance with procedures.

• Coordinate, prepare, and move materials and tools as needed.

• Operate riding-type electric powered elevating equipment to complete assignments.

• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits.

• Perform duties of lower-level Electrical classifications as necessary.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required.

• 10+ years’ experience with electrical/electronic theory, avionics systems, and shop mathematics/practices.

• 10+ years’ experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and SOPs.

• 10+ years’ experience in component and wire installation including repair, modification, testing, and troubleshooting of new, experimental, or disturbed systems.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

• Able to ascend/descend vertical ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 35 lbs; occasionally perform 2-person lifts over 50 lbs.

• Exposure to noise and elevated work platforms.

• Use personal protective equipment for face, eyes, ears, hands, and arms.

• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.

• Comprehend and communicate effectively in English.

• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

• Obtain and maintain required training certifications.

• Frequent overhead reaching, walking, standing on flat/uneven surfaces, balancing on ladders, occasional climbing (3-12 ft), and other physical activities including crawling, bending, squatting, and operating foot controls.

• Occasional contact with metals and frequent exposure to noise.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with avionics systems.

• Experience in depot-level or modification maintenance.

• Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and riding-type electric powered elevating equipment.

• FAA Airframe and/or Power Plant certification.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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