Airfield Systems Electrician

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation•Oak Harbor, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Airfield Systems Electrician maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, tests, and operates airfield electrical systems and associated electronic controls that support safe, continuous airfield operations. Systems include airfield ground lighting, underground electrical distribution, constant current regulators (CCRs), precision approach lighting equipment, visual guidance systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), airfield lighting control and monitoring systems (ALCMS), and 400Hz aircraft ground power systems. The role requires advanced knowledge of industrial electrical and electronic systems, including high-voltage series lighting circuits, solid-state controls, power conversion equipment, and airfield lighting controls. Work must comply with applicable FAA, ICAO, OSHA, NFPA, military installation, and contract requirements. The position is based at NAS Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington, and is a full-time, non-exempt, union-represented position under the CBA-IBEW. The stated pay rate is $56.43 per hour, with health and welfare of $9.30 per hour for up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program, military equivalent training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of experience in airfield electrical maintenance, industrial electrical maintenance, or a related electrical field.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems, including solid-state electronics, printed circuit boards, rectifiers, inverters, control circuits, and PLCs.
Working knowledge of high-voltage electrical distribution systems, airfield lighting series circuits, isolation transformers, relays, motor controls, and electrical safety practices.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and construction drawings.
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and electrical safe work practices.
Ability to obtain and maintain installation access credentials, pass applicable background screening, and obtain airfield driving privileges.
Valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-back assignments as required.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and greater weights with assistance.
Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, platforms, and fall protection equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and in active airfield environments around aircraft, support equipment, moving vehicles, and energized electrical systems.
Ability to distinguish colors needed to identify electrical conductors, indicators, and airfield lighting components.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including arc-flash, hearing, eye, and fall protection.
Physical ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining FAA, military, or commercial airport airfield lighting systems.
Journeyman Electrician License or higher.
Knowledge of FAA and ICAO standards and other airfield lighting regulations.
Experience maintaining CCRs, ALCMS, PLC-based control systems, and fiber optic communication systems.
Experience maintaining 400Hz aircraft ground power systems, frequency converters, and associated power distribution equipment.
Airfield lighting maintenance certifications, AAAE Airfield Lighting Maintenance training, or comparable industry certifications.
Experience using CMMS for work order management, asset tracking, and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test runway, taxiway, approach, threshold, touchdown zone, and obstruction lighting systems.
Diagnose and repair underground airfield electrical series circuits, cable systems, isolation transformers, connectors, and related infrastructure.
Perform cable splicing, fault locating, insulation testing, and continuity testing of airfield electrical circuits.
Inspect, maintain, and calibrate PAPI, VASI, and other visual navigational aids.
Operate and maintain constant current regulators, including solid-state and ferroresonant systems.
Maintain airfield lighting control and monitoring systems, PLCs, and associated control networks.
Test, calibrate, and adjust step-brightness controls and current output settings.
Inspect, maintain, and repair 400Hz Ground Power Units, frequency converters, power distribution systems, and associated support equipment.
Diagnose electrical and electronic faults involving control circuits, power supplies, rectifiers, inverters, filters, relays, and printed circuit boards.
Conduct voltage, current, frequency, insulation resistance, grounding, and power quality testing using specialized electrical test equipment.
Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders, and documentation in computerized maintenance management systems.
Respond to emergency service calls, outages, and mission-critical maintenance requirements.
Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, airfield driving regulations, and operating procedures when working in active airfield environments.
Coordinate maintenance activities with Airfield Operations, management, and other stakeholders to minimize operational impacts.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.