Fluggerätelektroniker (m/w/d) AWACS E-3A Retrofit
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite
// Role Summary
Airbus Defence and Space is seeking an Aircraft Electrician (m/w/d) for AWACS E-3A Retrofit in Manching. Join a dynamic team focused on maintenance, repair, and modification of the AWACS weapon system.
// Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned and unplanned maintenance, repair, and modifications on the AWACS E-3A weapon system.
- Conduct fault and disturbance analysis and troubleshooting.
- Install modifications, including wiring harnesses and equipment, according to drawings and specifications.
- Ensure continuous improvement and perform first-level quality checks.
- Requires a completed apprenticeship as an aircraft electrician or equivalent.
- Fluency in German and good knowledge of English are essential.
// Role Specification
Role Overview:
Airbus Defence and Space in Manching is looking for an Aircraft Electrician (m/w/d) to support the "Retrofit AWACS" department, specifically for the AWACS E-3A Retrofit project.
Your Responsibilities:
- Conducting planned and unplanned assembly, maintenance, and repair work, as well as modifications on the AWACS E-3A weapon system.
- Performing fault and disturbance analysis based on reported issues and implementing solutions.
- Installing modifications according to drawings and specifications, including identifying, analyzing, and assessing the scope of damage for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and assemblies.
- Determining repair or replacement scopes.
- Carrying out repairs, adjustments, calibration, and functional tests independently and responsibly, both internally and externally (e.g., customer service).
- Executing assembly work and modifications following plans, drawings, and instructions.
- Initiating parts procurement.
- Documenting damage reports and repair procedures.
- Ensuring continuous improvement.
- Performing first-level quality checks.
- Installing wiring harnesses and equipment for aircraft construction.
- Crimping wires, connecting wiring harnesses, and managing cable routing.
- Using and safely operating manual and/or automatic tools, as well as test equipment, to control electrical installation.
What We Offer:
- Attractive salary package including holiday and Christmas bonuses, and profit sharing.
- 30 days of leave plus additional days off for special occasions.
- Excellent training opportunities and career development prospects.
- Special benefits: employer-funded pension plan, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special insurance conditions, public transport subsidy, and discounts at local businesses.
- On-site facilities: company doctor for check-ups, canteen and cafeteria, and a nearby kindergarten.
- Support for flexible working arrangements to foster innovative thinking.
Your Profile:
- Completed apprenticeship as an Aircraft Electrician or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in aircraft maintenance, with a focus on MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul).
- Independent, flexible, and a team player.
- Negotiation-level German language skills.
- Good knowledge of English.
Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications regardless of background.