Job Information
Aerotek Electrical Installer / Test Technician in Jacksonville, Florida
Electrical Installer / Test Technician
Job Description
The Electrical Installer is responsible for installing aircraft components, mechanical systems, wiring, and flight safety controls in a production and new-build assembly environment. This role serves as a subject matter expert, supporting the team by coaching others and ensuring accurate understanding and application of engineering drawings, blueprints, wire schematics, and specifications. The position requires strong working knowledge of electrical theory and aircraft electrical systems to perform modification, assembly, testing, and installation tasks safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Install aircraft components, mechanical systems, wiring, and flight safety controls according to engineering drawings, blueprints, wire schematics, and specifications.
Perform new-build aircraft electrical assembly and production assembly tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Interpret and apply engineering drawings and technical documentation to complete electrical installation and routing work correctly.
Select and use appropriate types and sizes of wires, cables, and connectors for various aircraft electrical systems and applications.
Clamp, route, and secure wiring and cabling to meet quality, safety, and engineering requirements.
Use hand and automatic wire strippers, wire cutters, heat guns, electric and pneumatic power tools, and other specialized tools to complete installation and assembly work.
Operate common electrical test devices, including megohmmeters, digital and analog multimeters, voltmeters, ammeters, bond meters, meggers, and specialized test sets.
Conduct basic electrical tests to check continuity, resistance, voltage, opens, shorts, insulation breakdown, grounds, and malfunctioning switches and relays.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to aircraft electrical systems and components.
Serve as a subject matter expert and provide coaching and guidance to team members on interpreting drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working with electrical systems and tools.
Meet production deadlines and support overtime work as needed to satisfy schedule and delivery requirements.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and care for company-provided tools and measuring equipment.
Essential Skills
Working knowledge of electrical theory, principles, and circuitry as applied to aircraft electrical systems.
General understanding of basic electronic principles to support modification, assembly, testing, and installation of electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wire schematics, and technical specifications.
Working knowledge of various types and sizes of wires, cables, and connectors and their application in aircraft electrical systems.
Skilled in the use of hand and automatic wire strippers, wire cutters, heat guns, electric and pneumatic power tools, and other specialized tools of the trade.
Proficiency in operating electrical test devices such as megohmmeters, digital and analog multimeters, voltmeters, ammeters, bond meters, meggers, and specialized test sets.
Ability to perform electrical checks for continuity, resistance, voltage, opens, shorts, insulation breakdown, grounds, and malfunctioning switches and relays.
High school diploma or GED.
Production and new-build aircraft assembly experience.
Ability to work in a deadline-intensive production environment and support required overtime.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred 4+ years of experience in aircraft electrical installation, production assembly, or a closely related field.
Experience with new-build aircraft assembly and production assembly processes.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Ability to coach and support team members in understanding drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Comfort working with a wide range of electrical test equipment and hand tools in a production setting.
Why Work Here?
You will join a rapidly growing, well-organized organization that offers a clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled facility designed to support your comfort and productivity. The company provides all tools and measuring equipment, allowing you to focus on your craft without worrying about supplying your own gear. You will work in a structured environment that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to apply and grow your expertise in aircraft electrical systems.
Work Environment
This role operates in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive production environment where overtime is required for most positions to meet schedule and delivery commitments. The facility is very organized, exceptionally clean, and well lit, creating a professional and efficient workspace. The workplace is climate controlled, providing a comfortable environment year-round. The company supplies all tools and measuring tools necessary for the job. Safety is a priority, with requirements that include steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection where required. The dress code includes closed-toe shoes, long pants, and t-shirts that do not display vulgar content
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.