12R Interior Electrician
About the role
As overseers of electricity, Interior Electricians are valuable to the operations of the Army National Guard. They install and repair wire systems in offices, repair shops, airplane hangars, and other buildings. As an Interior Electrician, you will install and wire electrical hardware like transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers. This requires the knowledge of trade tools and the ability to read blueprints and wiring plans. You will also ensure the safety of electrical work and systems using test meters.
Responsibilities
- Inspect power distribution systems, shorts in wires, and faulty equipment
Some of the skills you’ll learn
- Fundamentals of electricity
- Electrical circuit troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
Helpful skills
- An interest in electricity, science, and math
- Ability to use hand tools
- Preference for doing physical work
Training & advancement
In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where you'll learn what you need to get started as an Army National Guard Interior Electrician. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Interior Electricians take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, as well as coordinating, supervising, and planning of electrical layout.
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