Department: Department of the Navy
Location(s): Naval Air Station San Diego, California
Salary Range: $36.48 - $42.58 Per Hour
Job Summary: You will serve as an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN in the Production Trades Division, Industrial Execution Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
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Qualifications: Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION A) Have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: Apply comprehensive knowledge of electrical theory, principles, circuitry, thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, their interrelationship and working knowledge of electronic principles. Recognize actual circuit configuration on schematics, and diagrams; Trace signal paths through printed circuits and aircraft wiring in order to troubleshoot, modify, repair, overhaul and maintain complete electrical systems on board aircraft, such as antiskid, automatic flight control and fuel indicating systems; Disassemble, repair, modification, assembly, listing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories, auto flight controls, fire detection instrumentation, power distribution, fuel indicating systems and utilities used in/on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Skill in using test equipment such as Automatic test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multimeters, meggers, phase meters and frequency meters as well as any other test equipment specific to the trade; knowledge of aircraft power supply equipment to the extent of connecting and applying power to aircraft; Plan the sequence and determine the extent and nature of repairs necessary to correct electrical faults on board aircraft. B) Apply knowledge of electrical theory, principles, circuitry, thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, their interrelationship and working knowledge of electronic principles. Recognize actual circuit configuration on schematics and diagrams; Trace signal paths through printed circuits and aircraft wiring in order to troubleshoot, modify, repair overhaul and maintain complete electrical systems on board aircraft, such as antiskid, automatic flight control and fuel indicating systems; Disassemble, repair, modification, assembly, listing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories, auto flight controls, fire detection instrumentation, power distribution, fuel indicating systems and utilities used in/ on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Skill in using test equipment such as Automatic test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multi-meters, meggers, phase meters and frequency meters as well as any other test equipment specific to the trade; knowledge of aircraft power supply equipment to the extent of connecting and applying power to aircraft; Plan the sequence and determine the extent and nature of repairs necessary to correct electrical faults on board aircraft. C) Have the ability to perform common tasks including a variety of electrician duties on board various fixed, rotary wing and trainer aircraft and aircraft components; Perform electrician work involved in disassembly, repair, modification, assembly, testing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories such as automatic flight control, fire detection, instrumentation, power distribution, fuel indicating systems and utilities used in/on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Apply knowledge of AC and DC power; Apply knowledge in the use of blueprints, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical directives. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
How to Apply: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. 2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12829268 3. Supporting documentation Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 11/14/2025. Applications received after 11/14/2025 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-14