SkyBridge Aviation LLC — Kiln, Mississippi
Aircraft Electrician III (F-18) Location: Kiln, Mississippi Industry: Aerospace / Defense
SkyBridge Aviation is hiring an experienced Aircraft Electrician III to support electrical system fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance on high-performance fighter aircraft, tactical jets, fixed-wing aircraft, and rotor-wing platforms.
This position supports both shop and flight line operations and may include occasional travel, including overseas assignments.
What You’ll Do • Perform complex assembly, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems
• Install and troubleshoot wire harnesses, connector assemblies, relay panels, circuit breaker panels, LRUs, and other aircraft electrical components
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical publications, job guides, and aircraft system documentation
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical systems supporting avionics, power distribution, communication, navigation, and mission systems
• Fabricate, install, route, and repair control, power, video, RF, and high-density signal cables
• Support COMSEC-related aircraft electrical requirements, including handling and loading encrypted mission keys
• Operate and maintain Secure Key Loaders (SKLs)
• Use shop and flight line test equipment and platform-specific diagnostic tools
• Perform electrical testing, servicing, and troubleshooting on aircraft systems
• Support workflow as a Team Leader and coordinate task assignments as needed
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and hands-on training to junior technicians
• Perform in-process inspections and verify electrical routing, installation, and testing requirements
• Conduct FOD inspections and maintain clean-as-you-go standards
• Travel up to 25% as required, including potential overseas assignments
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