Electrical Technician

The Electrical Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting electronic components and devices used in aviation systems to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of electrical schematics and assembly procedures. Completion of an Avionics Technician Program or Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program is highly desired and will be considered a strong asset.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• Assemble high-quality electrical flight panels in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Perform sequential assembly of electrical components, including terminals, connectors, and push buttons.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical controls, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper functionality.
• Cut, strip, crimp, and mount wires to connect various electrical units accurately and efficiently.
• Interpret and perform work based on detailed schematics, wire lists, bills of materials, technical drawings, and supporting documentation.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, Standard Repair Manuals (SRM) and Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM)
• Ability to understand written/verbal instructions in English
• Experience in wiring electrical panels, instrumentation, and devices
• Familiarity with aircraft specifications as applied to final and in-process inspections
• Hands-on, direct experience with components preferred
• Ability to regularly exercise sound judgment

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices, and compliance.
• Will participate in safety activities, including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and accidents/injuries.
• Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance, and equipment operation requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weight up to 20 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines and equipment and troubleshoot problems with equipment.

Work Location: EDN Aviation, 6720 Valjean Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Protective Equipment Required: None

Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of information; excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; multi-tasking a necessity; thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; ability to type with accuracy and speed; ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and to project a positive, concerned image to the public; ability to work without supervision; ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities.

Education/Training: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience in aircraft electrical maintenance or related field preferred.

Certificates/Licenses: FAA Airframe and/or FAA Airframe & Poweplant (highly desirable)

Other: Other duties may be assigned in the role to support other departments, personnel, or projects.

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions, locations in multiple time zones, or shift positions.