AircraftElectricalTechnicianII

**Aircraft Electrical Technician II ** **D efinition: **This is a Journey level for an aviation electrician. Incumbents at this level work independently to diagnose, inspect, repair and manufacture aircraft wiring and electrical systems and components; disassemble and overhaul aircraft electrical components; install and rig critical aircraft electrical components and return to service sophisticated electrical systems and components. **M inimum Qualifications: **Possession of the following certificates: FAA Airframe Technician’s Certificate or FCC General Radio Certificate and a valid Class-C Driver’s License and five years of aerospace industry work experience as an aircraft electrician. Military experience may qualify in lieu of FAA and FCC certificates if the level of work and responsibility was equal to that of an aircraft electrician. **K nowledge and Abilities: Aircraft** AC and DC electrical systems, wire marking standards; electrical wiring fabrication, installation, and repair; electrical load analysis and wire sizing; electrical components including starters, generators, voltage regulators, dimming controls, transformer/rectifiers, inverters, frequency controllers; and FAA wiring and electrical maintenance procedures and practices. Troubleshoot difficult electrical system malfunctions; determine and made necessary repairs to electrical systems and components; design and fabricate electrical wire harness assemblies for new installation or major repair; design and produce electrical wiring schematics for fleet aircraft wiring modification and build up; make repairs in accordance with FAA- approved maintenance requirements; and work cooperatively with other maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of aircraft. May perform Confined Space Entry maintenance to include aircraft fuel tank repairs. ** **Expect approximately 5%- 10% travel, including overnight stays, to fire bases throughout California**** **Salary and Other Compensation:** The hourly ra