15F Aircraft Electrician
About the Role
Join the Army National Guard as an Aircraft Electrician and work with electrical and electronic equipment to inspect, service, and repair electrical systems on Army aircraft, including airplanes and helicopters, ensuring they remain operational and safe for any mission.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose malfunctions in electrical and electronic components
- Maintain electrical/electronic elements of assemblies, including nickel-cadmium batteries
- Use and maintain common and 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
Civilian Career Opportunities
Through your training, you will develop skills and experience applicable to civilian careers with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, and government agencies.
Training
Earn while you learn with paid training in the Army National Guard. Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, where you will refine your Aircraft Electrician abilities in both field and classroom settings.
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)
Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.