Aircraft Wiring Technician
Job Summary
Job Description
As an Aircraft Wiring Technician at Wisk, you will be part of the Final Assembly Team, responsible for assembling a new type of aircraft for the autonomous UAM market. You will support aircraft integration, maintenance, operation, modification, and repair of a prototype electric aircraft. Key responsibilities include building and installing wiring harnesses and avionics systems, troubleshooting issues, and following standardized work processes. You will also be responsible for tool control and maintaining a clean and organized work area. This role requires collaboration with team members and engineers.
Must have:
- 3+ years of industry experience in aerospace or automotive
- Experience with wire harness fabrication and repair
- Ability to read and interpret harness drawings.
- Ability to work with engineers during integration and testing
- Experience with aerospace/automotive wiring tools and practices
- Experience routing and installing wiring harnesses
- Strong knowledge of assembly and installation processes
- Familiar with functional systems checks
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Fluent with mechanical and electrical assembly procedures
- Willingness to travel for ground and flight testing
Good to have:
- Experience in an R&D prototype aircraft environment
- Experience working in assembly line
- Soldering skills
- Familiar with composite aircraft and material handling
- A&P license
- Familiar with NAVAIR 01-1A-505−1, AC43.13-1B, NASA-STD 8739.X, or equivalent
Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- 9 off Fridays for full-time employees
- Flexible vacation time off
- 11 company holidays
- 401(k) plan with 50% company matching
- Commuter assistance
- Education assistance
- Free catered lunches
- Flight lessons
- Wellness allowances
- Snacks and drinks
- Employee referral bonus
- Charitable giving match
- Patent bonus program
4 skills required
Job Details
At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
We are looking for an Aircraft Wiring Technician to join our team. The goal of an Aircraft Wiring Technician at Wisk is to ensure that wire harnesses are built per the drawing, inspected, tested and installed on the aircraft. You will be part of the Final Assembly Team team that conducts final integration of our Wisk aircraft.
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Hollister office.
What you will do:
- As part of the Production System organization, and deployed in a Final Assembly Shop, you will be assembling a novel type of aircraft targeting the autonomous UAM market
- You will support aircraft integration, maintenance, operation, modification, and repair of a prototype electric aircraft.
- You will be responsible for following standardized work processes, specifications and best practices.
- You will work closely with team members and engineers to build and install wiring harnesses and avionics systems, along with troubleshooting issues
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years industry experience in aerospace or automotive
- You are experienced with wire harness fabrication and repair
- You are able to read and interpret harness drawings for harness fabrication
- You have the ability to work closely with engineers during prototype integration, testing and troubleshooting
- You are experienced with aerospace/automotive wiring harness tools/equipment and best practices
- You will perform tool control, eliminate Foreign Object Debris, and keep your work area clean, organized, and free of any dangerous and/or hazardous material.
- You have experience routing and installing wiring harnesses on aircraft/vehicles
- You have a strong and applied knowledge of complex assembly and installation processes, such as build record documentation, quality systems, and manufacturing execution systems
- You are familiar with functional systems checks and non-conformity processes
- You work well independently and in teams
- You are fluent with mechanical and electrical assembly procedures
- You are willing to travel with the aircraft to support ground and flight testing
Desired:
- Experience working in an R&D prototype aircraft development environment
- Working in assembly line a plus
- Soldering skills
- Familiar with composite aircraft and material handling practices
- A&P license
- Familiar with NAVAIR 01-1A-505−1, AC43.13-1B, NASA-STD 8739.X, or equivalent
Who you are:
- You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
- You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
- You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
- You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
- You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
- You are a positive team player
$32 - $37 an hour
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $32 - $37 per hour- The starting base rate within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.
Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.
To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.
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