Electrical Installer
- Jacksonville, FL, United States
$22 to $32 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $22 to $32 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Electrical InstallerJob DescriptionThe Electrical Installer is responsible for installing aircraft components, mechanical systems, wiring, and flight safety controls on new build and production aircraft. This role serves as a subject matter expert in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, wire schematics, and specifications, and supports others through coaching and guidance. The position requires strong working knowledge of electrical theory and aircraft electrical systems, as well as hands-on experience with electrical testing, assembly, and installation in a production environment.
Responsibilities
- Install aircraft components, mechanical systems, wiring, and flight safety controls in accordance with engineering drawings, blueprints, wire schematics, and specifications.
- Interpret and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, and wire schematics to ensure accurate routing, clamping, and connection of wires, cables, and electrical components.
- Perform modification, assembly, testing, and installation of aircraft electrical systems using established procedures and industry standards.
- Select and apply various types and sizes of wires, cables, and connectors appropriate to specific aircraft electrical systems and applications.
- Use hand and power tools, including hand and automatic wire strippers, wire cutters, heat guns, and electric and pneumatic power tools, to complete electrical installation tasks safely and efficiently.
- Operate electrical test devices such as megohmmeters, digital and analog multimeters, voltmeters, ammeters, bond meters, meggers, and specialized test sets to perform checks for continuity, resistance, voltage, opens, shorts, insulation breakdown, grounds, and malfunctioning switches or relays.
- Verify quality and compliance of all electrical work with relevant standards, specifications, and safety requirements.
- Support production assembly and new build aircraft assembly activities, meeting deadlines and production schedules.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and provide coaching to team members to improve understanding of engineering documentation and electrical installation practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Work overtime as needed to support production demands and meet project deadlines.
Essential Skills
- Working knowledge of electrical theory, principles, and circuitry as applied to aircraft electrical systems.
- General understanding of basic electronics principles related to modification, assembly, testing, and installation of aircraft electrical systems.
- Working knowledge of various types and sizes of wires, cables, and connectors and their application in aircraft electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wire schematics, and specifications.
- Skilled in the use of hand tools such as hand and automatic wire strippers, wire cutters, heat guns, and other specialized tools of the electrical trade.
- Skilled in the use of electric and pneumatic power tools for electrical installation and assembly work.
- Proficiency in operating electrical test devices, including megohmmeters, digital and analog multimeters, voltmeters, ammeters, bond meters, meggers, and specially devised test sets.
- Ability to perform basic electrical checks for continuity, resistance, voltage, opens, shorts, insulation breakdown, grounds, and malfunctioning switches and relays.
- Production experience in new build aircraft assembly and production assembly environments.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Approximately 4 or more years of relevant electrical installation or aircraft electrical systems experience (preferred).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in a deadline-driven production environment with frequent overtime.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety in all electrical work.
- Ability to work effectively on a second shift schedule (Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.).
- Willingness to follow strict safety protocols, including use of required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to collaborate with and mentor other team members on electrical installation best practices.
Why Work Here?Employees join a rapidly growing organization that offers a clean, well-organized, and climate-controlled facility designed for comfort and efficiency. The company invests in its workforce by providing all necessary tools and measuring equipment, ensuring that technicians can focus on high-quality work rather than sourcing gear. A structured and orderly environment supports productivity, while strong operational discipline and clear expectations create stability. Team members benefit from working with modern equipment in a professional setting where safety, organization, and continuous improvement are highly valued. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a clean, highly organized, and climate-controlled production facility with good lighting, supporting precision electrical work and overall comfort throughout the shift. The position operates on a second shift schedule, Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with overtime commonly required to meet production deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment. The company provides all tools and measuring instruments needed to perform the job, including specialized electrical test equipment. Safety standards are strictly enforced, with required use of steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection where specified. The dress code includes closed-toe shoes, long pants, and t-shirts that maintain a professional and respectful appearance. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Skills
- Mechanical systems
- Assembly
- Regulatory compliance
- Coaching
- Documentation
- Personal protective equipment
- Electronics principles
- Read engineering drawings
- Use hand tools
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement