| Job Title : |
Aircraft electrician |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Mechanics, Enlisted, Aviation |
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| Job Description |
An integral member in ensuring air support for National Guard in battle and peacetime operations is the National Guard aircraft electrician. This specialist is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and maintaining aircraft electrical systems. Duties include:
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting related problems
- Repairing aircraft instrument systems
- Testing and adjusting electrical and electronic parts
- Inspecting aircraft electrical systems
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard aircraft electrician should:
- Be interested in math and shop mechanics
- Have an interest in working on electronic and electrical equipment
- Have an interest in troubleshooting problems
- Be able to work with hand tools |
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