Aircraft Electrician

Air Force Materiel Command • Tinker AFB, OK

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, modify, repair, and perform final functional and operational tests of complex electrical systems, components, and accessories in fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft. The work includes aircraft electrical systems with intricate wiring and testing under actual or ground power.

The position uses computerized multiple-circuit analyzing equipment to run diagnostic programs in various test modes, examining aircraft circuitry and interconnecting cabling across an entire aircraft or individual systems. The employee follows established safety practices, maintains a safe and clean work environment, and keeps records and documents of actions. The position may require travel, shift work, emergency overtime, work outside normal duty hours, and maintenance of current certifications. The employee must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Meet the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-2800 Electrical Installation and Maintenance Family.
• Meet the screen-out element: ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties, including knowledge of electrical equipment theory and electrical/electronic instruments used in shop and trade practices.
• Demonstrate technical practices, ability to use electrical drawings, ability to use and maintain electrical hand tools, and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Wear required safety shoes and glasses.
• A security clearance appropriate for the position is expected to be granted and/or maintained.
• Direct deposit is required for federal employees.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, modify, repair, and test complex aircraft electrical systems, components, and accessories with intricate wiring systems.
• Work on systems including automatic flight control, armament, landing gear, antiskid, ignition, stall warning, power distribution, engine drive alternator, and fuel indicating systems.
• Set up and operate computerized multiple-circuit analyzing equipment to run established and new diagnostic programs in various test modes.
• Test aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling for the entire aircraft or individual systems such as radar, flight control, navigational computers, and radio flight control.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment, including hand tools and electrical test units.
• Follow established safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain records and document actions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed