12R Interior Electrician

About the Role

Interior Electricians are essential to the operations of the Army National Guard, responsible for installing and repairing wire systems in offices, repair shops, airplane hangars, and other buildings. In this role, you will install and wire electrical hardware such as transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers. This requires proficiency with trade tools, the ability to read blueprints and wiring plans, and ensuring the safety of electrical work and systems using test meters.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair wire systems in various buildings
• Install and wire electrical hardware (e.g., transformers, junction boxes, service panels, switches, circuit breakers)
• Read blueprints and wiring plans
• Ensure electrical safety using test meters
• Inspect power distribution systems, identify shorts in wires, and troubleshoot faulty equipment
• Train and supervise other Soldiers as skills advance (for Advanced Interior Electricians)
• Coordinate, supervise, and plan electrical layouts (for Advanced Interior Electricians)

Skills You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of electricity
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting
• Safety procedures

Helpful Skills

• Interest in electricity, science, and math
• Ability to use hand tools
• Preference for physical work

Civilian Career Opportunities

Through your training, you will gain skills and experience applicable to civilian careers in commercial and residential contracting, public utility companies, commercial contracting, or as a self-employed contractor.

Training

Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will earn while you train. After completing 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) to develop your skills as an Army National Guard Interior Electrician. As your skills progress, so will your responsibilities.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000 for existing loans)
• Health care benefits
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)