Aircraft Electrician

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The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.

You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.

You must be between the ages of 17-34.

You must have a GED or High School Diploma.

You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.

Must meet Army Height and weight standards

Overview:

The aircraft electrician is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft electrical systems. They ensure that the electrical systems on airplanes and helicopters are properly maintained and repaired.

Job Duties:

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

Training

Job training for an aircraft electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Electrical theory and system maintenance

Troubleshooting procedures

Soldiering skills

Helpful Skills:

Preference in mathematics and shop mechanics

Problem solving

Ability to use hand and power tools

Working with electrics and electronic equipment

About U.S. Army:

Army Recruiting Ohio is a small portion of a larger whole. The regular Army, Army Reserve Ohio, Army Reserve Kentucky, and Army Reserve West Virginia are important components of the total Army Structure. Regular Army, Active Duty Soldiers serve full-time, while Army Reservists fill critical roles right here at home. We are always searching for potential candidates all over Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia to build a diverse range of individual Soldiers, each with his or her own expertise. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/armyrecruitingohioInstagram: @armyrecruitingohioTwitter: @GoArmyOhio

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