Aircraft Electrician

Army National Guard Units • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position, WG-2892-10, located at Army Aviation Support Facility 1, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. It is an enlisted, temporary, obligated indefinite appointment. The technician maintains aircraft electrical systems and related components to support safe and efficient operation of aircraft and the organization’s mission.

The Aircraft Electrician functionally tests, troubleshoots, inspects, adjusts, aligns, calibrates, and repairs aircraft electrical systems. Work includes complex power, control, and warning systems; wiring harnesses and connectors; electric motors; and directed modifications. The role uses specialized test and measurement equipment and shop equipment, and requires working knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles for avionics systems, including wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical publications, and schematics.

The position also involves maintaining and updating technical references, helping identify and requisition tools and parts, travel as required, and providing and evaluating on-the-job training. The technician may assist with fire, crash, and rescue duties or other component repair shop functions as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

The selected applicant must remain a member of the Washington Army National Guard, be assigned to a compatible military position, and attain the required MOS within one year of appointment. The position may require a trial period, a security clearance, travel, attendance at required schools, and occasional work outside normal duty hours, including overtime. A valid Washington state and military driver's license and eligibility for a Government Travel Card are required. The incumbent must wear the appropriate uniform while performing technician duties.

Requirements

• At least 18 months of specialized experience or training installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electrical systems and major electrical-system substation components.
• Experience diagnosing malfunctions and determining remedies where complex relationships among electrical circuits require knowledge of electrical units and systems.
• Experience making electrical repairs using precision measuring equipment and common hand tools.
• Experience setting up and operating computerized multiple-circuit analyzing equipment in manual, semiautomatic, or automatic mode to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling, and to repair discrepancies.
• General experience or training providing knowledge and skill in locating and tying in electrical systems with aircraft armament, electronics, and instrument systems; adjusting and calibrating system components; and reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Military grade E3–E6.
• Must be assigned to a compatible military position and attain MOS within one year of appointment; applicants need not already hold the position or MOS to apply.
• Must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard for continued employment.
• Must have valid Washington state and military driver's licenses.
• Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card and attend schools required by the supervisor.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet the applicable restriction concerning qualifying domestic-violence convictions under the Lautenberg Amendment.

Nice To Haves

• Desired military assignments: 15F, N or 94E, R.

Responsibilities

• Functionally test, troubleshoot, inspect, adjust, align, calibrate, and repair aircraft electrical systems.
• Repair complex power, control, and warning systems, including panels, analyzing units, voltage regulators, generators, starters, inverters, instruments, actuators, and utility system control units.
• Fabricate, repair, and replace wiring harnesses, cannon plugs, connectors, and electric motors, and perform modifications as directed by higher authority.
• Select, operate, maintain, and repair specialized test equipment, measuring equipment, and common shop equipment.
• Calibrate and adjust amplifiers, control boxes, and other equipment used to vary voltage, resistance, frequency, and load for analyzing electrical equipment.
• Select, study, use, and update technical manuals, TWXs, newsletters, MWOs, and files relevant to the functional area.
• Assist with identifying and requisitioning tools, parts, equipment, and bench stock.
• Travel as required to accomplish assigned duties and the organizational mission.
• Perform on-the-job training as required and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Assist authorized firefighters with fire, crash, and rescue duties as required.
• Assist with other component repair shop functions as needed.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Certain incentives may be available, subject to funding and approval, but are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED