Electrical Technician

Overview of the Position:

The Technician I will perform a variety of aircraft component repair processes under supervision, in accordance with approved documentation, PHS/MWA procedures, and applicable FAA regulations. Has limited relevant training or work experience at the business. Works under close supervision with little autonomy. Works with clearly defined methods and tasks that are described in detail. The Technician I has the responsibility and authority to perform assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and properly document part maintenance functions under guidance, to include: disassembly, cleaning, inspections, WO evaluation, ordering required parts, piece part repair, and testing, in compliance with specific approved documentation and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure training records are created whenever OJT training is initiated, and ensuring completed records when proficiency is established.
• Perform all tasks in a manner that complies with PHS safety and employee policies.
• Identify and request consumables or tooling needed in the repair process prior to needing it (if applicable).
• Perform other tasks, as required.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic electrical and / or mechanical knowledge preferred, or willingness and ability to learn, with Positive and Ambitious Outlook. Mechanic stamp acquired within 6 months.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; is able to multi-task and be able to change priorities as required by customer driven demands.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards as required; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Work overtime as required by production requirements with or without notice.
• Must be capable of safely using standard tools to include, but not limited to; screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets and sockets, torque drivers and wrenches, multi-meters, soldering irons, micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, flow meters, psi gauges, temperature measurement, safety wire pliers, or any other tool required for a particular maintenance function.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Basic skills including ability to become proficient in job related use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Quantum ERP System

Education / Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or GED. Some mechanical, electrical, or repair experience preferred.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret federal regulations, customer documents, engineering drawings, manufacturer's maintenance manuals, safety rules, and procedure manuals as required. Aviation maintenance requires proficiency in reading and creating documentation in the English language.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to utilize and interpret readings from inspection measurement tools compared to measurements specified in approved documents.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to ask questions and seek clarification when required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Uses PPE consistently according to requirements of the task being performed