Job Description

Licensed Industrial Electrician – Airport Systems | LAX | Contract-to-Hire

Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, any shift between 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM , with weekend overtime as needed

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3–6 month contract with strong potential for contract-to-hire

About the Opportunity

Seeking a Licensed Electrician supporting critical airport infrastructure at LAX . In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the electrical systems that power Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs), motor controls, automation systems, and related airport equipment .

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrician with industrial, airport, manufacturing, automation, or heavy equipment maintenance experience who enjoys diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and keeping mission-critical systems running safely and reliably.

Candidates with controls, PLC troubleshooting, and motor control experience will stand out.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, wiring, controls, and powered airport equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections to reduce downtime and improve system reliability
• Support PLC, relay logic, motor controls, VFDs, and automation components
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Perform electrical load calculations and verify proper installations
• Document completed work, repairs, and PM activities in the CMMS maintenance system
• Follow all LOTO, OSHA, airport, and electrical safety compliance procedures
• Work safely on airport ramps around aircraft, moving equipment, and elevated platforms
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support airport uptime

Required Qualifications

• C-10 Electrical Contractor License OR Journeyman Electrician License
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport badge/security clearance
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics experience
• Experience with motor controls, relays, contactors, and electrical distribution systems
• Working knowledge of LOTO, electrical compliance, and safe work practices
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of industrial, airport, facilities, conveyor, automation, or heavy equipment electrical maintenance
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, automation controls, or electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with Passenger Boarding Bridges, conveyors, baggage systems, jet bridges, or airport GSE equipment
• Experience using CMMS / maintenance management systems
• Comfortable working outdoors and in high-traffic operational environments

Work Environment

This role is based at LAX in a live airport operations environment . Work includes:

• Inside and outside electrical maintenance
• Elevated platform and ladder work
• Exposure to weather, aircraft activity, moving vehicles, and heavy equipment
• Working in tight mechanical and electrical spaces
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and frequent movement throughout shift

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