KIHOMAC

System integration, development, manufacturing services

Aircraft Electrical System Technician

AvionicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLayton, UT, USA$30 - $38 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Three or more years of professional experience in the required task area are required.
U.S. military aircraft maintenance and/or wiring experience is required.
Knowledge of wiring diagrams, schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints is required.
Ability to use hand tools, crimping tools, soldering equipment, and machinery is required.
A basic understanding of electrical circuits is required.
Clear and effective communication is required.
Ability to stand for long periods is required.
Ability to work cross-functionally in other areas as needed is required.
Frequent and extended-duration travel is required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required.
Ability to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery is required.
Ability to visually inspect machines is required.
Ability to wear required safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and a respirator as needed is required.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

Perform on-aircraft modifications, Time-Compliance Technical Orders, component and harness installation and removal, operational checkouts, and prototype and trial vehicle installations.
Participate in test or project events as assigned by the Project Manager.
Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, and drawings.
Perform moderately complex assembly and test functions using mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection and measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Perform and inspect wire terminations, wire harness assembly, harness routing, and component installation and removal.
Produce and inspect assemblies that conform to customer product specifications.
Assemble, test, and solder as required by customer and industry standards.
Perform electrical, operational, and functional checkout of aircraft components and systems.
Document records identifying compliance with assigned wire harness manufacturing tasks.
Establish, organize, and maintain detailed inventory of government, customer, and company property.
Train and assist other technicians on techniques and procedures.
Modify aircraft and equipment by adding, removing, or altering components according to predetermined processes.
Maintain required ethical and professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment.
Observe all safety rules and regulations.
Maintain a foreign object damage-free and clean work area.
Work unsupervised at times.
Report status and results.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate’s degree in a management or technical/scientific discipline is desired.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification is desired.
Wire termination experience is desired.
Knowledge of cable assembly procedures is desired.
Basic knowledge or understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 is desired.

Aircraft Electrical System Technician

KIHOMAC · Layton, United States · Other · Posted 2025-08-24

Workplace: on_site

Department: SSD-WEPG - Wiring and Electronics Production Group

Description

In this position you will be trained to perform electrical system modifications on military aircraft. The immediate need will be as a member of our T6 modification team, however other airframes and modifications may be added as the opportunities arise. The ideal person for this role would have outstanding work ethic, attention to detail, and integrity. They would be self-motivated and once fully trained, be able to work with minimal supervision and oversight. They would also be familiar with basic mechanical skills, hand and power tools, electrical test, inspection, and measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment.

The items mentioned below provide a synopsis of many of the duties and responsibilities an employee would be trained to perform:

This position is 100% travel
Perform on-aircraft modifications, Time-Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO), component and harness installation/removal, operational checkouts, and prototype and trial vehicle installations (TVI)
Participate in test or project events as assigned by Project Manager
Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, and drawings
Perform moderately complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment (OJT)
Perform and inspect wire terminations, wire harness assembly, harness routing, and component installation/removal (OJT)
Produce and inspect assemblies that conform to customer product specifications (OJT)
Assemble, test, and/or solders as required per customer and/or industry standards (OJT)
Perform electrical, operational, and functional checkout of aircraft components and systems (OJT)
Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing (OJT)
Establish, organize & maintain detailed inventory of government, customer and KIHOMAC property (OJT)
Train and assist other technicians on techniques and procedures (OJT)
Modify aircraft and equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as per predetermined processes (OJT)
Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment at all times (OJT)
Participate in test or project events as assigned
Observe all safety rules and regulations
Maintain a foreign object damage (FOD) free/clean work area
Work unsupervised at times
Report status and results
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training (both required and desired):

High School diploma required
Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline desired
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification desired

Experience:

3+ years of professional experience in the required task area required
US Military Aircraft Maintenance and/or wiring experience required
Knowledgeable on wiring diagrams/schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints
Able to use various hand tools, crimping tools, soldering equipment, and machinery
Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail required
Basic understanding of electrical circuits required
Wire Termination experience desired
Knowledge of cable assembly procedures desired
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
Basic knowledge or understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 desired
Capable of standing for long periods of time
Able to work cross functionally in other areas as needed
Frequent and extended duration travel required

Security:

Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of standing and walking, able to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
Must be able to visually inspect machines
Must be able to wear required safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and respirator as needed
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $30-$38 per hour plus Travel Pay (as determined by USGSA per diem rates) This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

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About the Company

KIHOMAC

System integration, development, manufacturing services

KIHOMAC provides end-to-end engineering and manufacturing services for defense and commercial customers. It handles integration, development, manufacturing, and services, coordinating hardware, software, and systems to deliver complete solutions. The company emphasizes detailed processes and strict quality standards to produce trusted outcomes, aiming to meet stringent requirements across both government and industry programs. Its differentiators are its rigorous quality controls, breadth of capabilities (from design to delivery to support), and its willingness to work across both defense and commercial markets. The goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality, mission-critical systems that meet customer specifications and compliance standards.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $2.4M
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2003

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