AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN

AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Gulfport, Mississippi

Salary Range: $34.23 - $39.94 Per Hour

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN, Position Description Number PDD2850000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Major Duties:

• As a AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN, WG-2892-10, you will perform maintenance, to analyze malfunctions, troubleshoot, repair, install, maintain, test, inspect, and modify the electrical systems on Army National Guard helicopters. The organizational location of this position is: The AVCRAD an industrial facility that provides sustainment base maintenance in support of regional Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation assets and supports field maintenance in accordance with ARNG Aviation priorities. The AVCRAD maintenance activities ensure aircraft of the region are ready and available to support Federal and State missions. In addition, the AVCRAD performs National Maintenance Program (NMP) repair of rotary wing aircraft and components, limited depot airframe repair, aircraft painting, major airframe repair, depot-level component repair, and component repair and management, as directed by Army Materiel Command (AMC), and prioritized by the National Guard Bureau (NGB). 1. Functionally tests, troubleshoots, inspects, adjust, aligns, calibrates, repairs and overhauls the entire range of aircraft electrical systems to insure maximum operating efficiency. This includes general, major, and limited depot maintenance on Army fixed and/or rotor wing aircraft, and unmanned aircraft systems. These duties include repair and overhaul of complex power, control, and warning systems such as: master control panels and analyzing units which monitor and regulate engine operations; master caution panels; voltage regulators and supervisory panels; AC and DC generators for regulations and load capacity plus voltage checks; starters for slippage and breakaway torque; inverters for input and outputs for proper voltage, amperage, and frequency; service both lead- acid and nickel-cadmium type batteries; indicating instruments and fuel quantity indicating systems; linear actuators; electronic and electrical control units governing air conditioning and other utility systems. Fabricates and repairs wiring harness; and test equipment requisitions, and maintains records of bench stock, material, parts, and equipment. 2. Selects, operates, maintains, and repairs specialized electrical measuring and shop equipment such as: multimeters, oscilloscopes, insulation testers, magneto test stands, and electrical equipment test stands. Calibrates and adjusts amplifiers, control boxes, and other equipment to vary voltage, resistance, frequency, load and other variables to analyze constructional and operating characteristics of electrical shop equipment and testers. 3. Solves unusual maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics. Utilizes all applicable technical references, guides, work instructions, and publications regarding aircraft electrical systems and shop equipment. Maintains a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles as applies to avionics instruments systems to include use and interpretation of wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical publications. May participate in aerial flights, which are defined by applicable Army publications for Maintenance Test Flights, for the purpose of observing, recording, and diagnosing malfunctions with digital test equipment, or otherwise assisting in determining the performance of aircraft electrical components. 4. Guides lower-level mechanics in performance of tasks. Conducts on-the-job training on assigned systems and related support equipment and tasks to include classroom instruction as necessary. Required to serve as requested on contact teams throughout the support area. Processes and accounts for due-in supply assets. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected and maintained and that funds are not obligated for material or parts without proper justification. Performs authorized major modifications within assigned functional area as directed by higher technician authority. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which has provided a knowledge and skill in locating and tying in the electrical systems with the aircraft armament, electronics, and instrument systems; adjusting and calibrating the components of the various electrical systems; reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 18 months experience or training installing, maintaining, repairing and modifying electrical systems and major substation components of electrical system. Experience diagnosing malfunctions and determining remedy when complex relationships exists among different electrical system circuits requiring knowledge of all electrical units and systems. Experience making electrical repairs that require the use of precision measuring equipment and common hand tools. Experience in the setup and operation of computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment in manual, semiautomatic, or automatic mode to run existing and new (not fully debugged) diagnostic programs to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling of systems such as navigational computers, radar, and related equipment and to repair discrepancies. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment. c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12916984~ A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-03