Aircraft Electrician

About Us

The National Guard has been a part of U.S. history since the Revolutionary War. The Air National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Air Force. Air National Guard members take pride in being active role models for their communities. During times of celebration or disaster, the Air National Guard provides resources and support needed to get the job done. We share in the success of our nation, and we are ready, willing and able to guard America's freedom. We take great pride in being "Your Hometown Air Force"- the Air National Guard.

Aircraft Electrician Summary

Airplanes and helicopters have complex electrical systems. Instruments, lights, weapons, ignition systems, landing gear, and many other aircraft parts are powered by electricity. Aircraft electricians maintain and repair electrical systems on airplanes and helicopters. They perform and supervise aircraft electrical and environmental (E & E) functions and activities. Troubleshoots, inspects, removes, installs, repairs, modifies, overhauls, and operates aircraft E & E systems, components, and associated support equipment.

Responsibilities Aircraft Electrician

Duties and Responsibilities

For the Aircraft Electrician include but are not limited to

• Troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems using test equipment.
• Repair or replace defective generators and electric motors.
• Inspect and maintain electrical systems.
• Replace faulty wiring.
• Solder electrical connections.
• Repair or replace instruments, such as tachometers, temperature gauges, and altimeters.
• Read electrical wiring diagrams.

Requirements for Aircraft Electrician

Please be aware this is a Part Time position and requires Military enlistment.

Special Requirements

• Enlistment in the Air National Guard

• Normal color vision

• US citizen / Naturalized

• 17-40 years old

• Minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Good Physical Condition / Health
• Additionally, you can only have limited law violations and must pass a background check. All of this is performed as part of the screening process before you can actually join the Air Guard. 

Training Provided

Job training consists of 18 to 25 weeks of classroom instruction, including practice in repairing electrical systems. Training length varies depending on specialty. Course content typically includes

• Electrical theory
• Troubleshooting procedures
• Soldering techniques
• Electrical system maintenance

Physical Demands 

• Normal color vision is required to work with color-coded wiring

Helpful Attributes

• Helpful school courses include math and shop mechanics.
• Interest in solving problems
• Interest in electricity and how electrical equipment works
• Ability to work with tools

Benefits include

The Air National Guard offers many benefits to their unit members and their families such as

• Base Exchange
• Commissary
• Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facilities
• Up to $400,000 Life Insurance
• Retirement 

Incentives may include

• Enlistment Bonus up to $20,000

• College Tuition in the form of the Montgomery GI Bill up to $24,000

• Student Loan Repayment up to $20,000

• Increased Rank for Non-Prior Service up to E-3