Airfield Electrician

City of Charlotte

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level electrical work to maintain and repair airfield lighting circuits, signs, and regulators at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, ensuring compliance with FAA Part 139 standards for airfield operations.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for City driving permit.
• Ability to acquire Movement Area Training endorsement within 6 months.
• High School Graduate or Equivalent plus one year of experience.
• Principles of electrical circuits, wiring systems, and construction.
• Troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Using electrical tools and testing equipment (e.g. clamp meters)
• Perform entry level work on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Become familiar with, FAA Part 139 standards for the airfield environment and TSA airport security requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and the public.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• This position requires approximately 70% of the time spent standing, bending, reaching, and walking. The remaining time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling, carrying, and driving.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. is required, with occasional lifting, pulling, or carrying up to 100 lbs. for short distances with assistance.
• Touch
• Hearing
• Vision (distance, near, peripheral, depth)
• Speech

Nice To Haves

• Prefer high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain airfield lighting circuits, control systems, lighting regulators, emergency generators, UPS systems, transfer switches, and other electrical components.
• Perform operational tests, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
• Maintain and repair aircraft ramp lighting.
• Perform electrical maintenance on bus shelters and other airport buildings.
• Conduct basic inspections on airport construction projects.
• Operate various motorized vehicles, including aerial lifts, forklifts, trenchers, backhoes, and pickup trucks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Employee referral bonus opportunity
• Career growth opportunities, including pre-paid tuition for an Associate’s Degree through CPCC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED