12R Interior Electrician

About the role

Interior Electricians are overseers of electricity for the Army National Guard. They install and repair wire systems in offices, repair shops, airplane hangars, and other buildings. The role involves installing and wiring electrical hardware such as transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers. Electricians must know trade tools, read blueprints and wiring plans, and ensure safety of electrical work and systems using test meters.

Responsibilities

• Inspect power distribution systems, identify shorts in wires, and detect faulty equipment.
• Install and wire electrical hardware (transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, circuit breakers).
• Use trade tools and read blueprints and wiring plans to complete installations.
• Test and ensure the safety of electrical work and systems with appropriate meters.
• As skills increase, train, supervise, coordinate, and plan electrical layout for more challenging projects.

Skills

• Fundamentals of electricity
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting
• Safety procedures
• Interest in electricity, science, and math
• Ability to use hand tools
• Preference for physical work

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 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

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• At least a junior in high school, a high school diploma, or a GED certificate
• Age between 17 and 35
• Pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
• Programs and benefits are subject to change; actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability

Pay

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