15F Aircraft Electrician

About the role

If you enjoy working with electrical and electronic equipment and problem-solving, join the Army National Guard as an Aircraft Electrician. You will inspect, service, and repair electrical systems on Army aircraft, ranging from airplanes to helicopters to ensure that they remain operational and safe for any mission. Job training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training plus 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, where you will learn essential Soldiering skills and refine your Aircraft Electrician abilities in the field and classroom.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions in electrical and electronic components
• Maintain electrical/electronic elements of assemblies nickel-cadmium batteries
• Use and maintain common/special tools
• Maintain facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials
• Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts

Skills you’ll learn

• Electrical theory and system maintenance
• Troubleshooting procedures

Helpful skills

• Preference for mathematics and shop mechanics
• Ability to use hand and power tools

Benefits

• Paid training
• A 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 available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements