AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN (C-17)

Air National Guard Units; Hawaii; On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, seeks an Aircraft Electrician (C-17) to analyze malfunctions, troubleshoot, repair, and certify electrical and environmental systems on C-17 aircraft. The role covers electronic/electrical and environmental subsystems and requires attention to safety and airworthiness via testing and inspections.

There are no formal education requirements for this position. A Secret security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• There are no education requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malfunctions, troubleshoot, remove, install, repair, modify, maintain, test, align, calibrate and certify components of the aircraft electrical and environmental systems.
• Perform functional tests and inspections of electronic/electrical and environmental subsystems and related test equipment to ensure airworthiness.
• Provide technical guidance to other work centers on system interrelationships including flight controls, communications, hydraulics, and power distribution.
• Process and account for supply assets to maintain aircraft and inspection records in CAMS; inspect cryogenic and gas servicing equipment.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations and mobility exercises.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN (C-17), Position Description Number D1549P01 and is part of the HI 154 MXS, National Guard. LOCATION: 154th Maintenance Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii

Key Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to analyze malfunctions, troubleshoot, remove, install, repair, modify, maintain, test, align, calibrate and certify the components of the aircraft electrical system the electronically and pneumatically controlled environmental system, and associated test equipment, and to certify these systems are air worthy, by intensive inspections of the Electrical/Electronic and Environmental System and peripherals.

Performs functional tests, analyzes performance and troubleshoots the electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical functions of the subsystems integrated into the digital brake/antiskid system, maintenance annunciation panel (MAP) system of the integrated main generator, standby generator, emergency generator, flight control power, AC/DC power distribution and sub-systems integrated into the electronic/electrical and environmental systems.

I Removes, repairs, calibrates, installs, aligns, inspects, and conducts operational performance checkouts on the components of the electronic/electrical and environmental systems.

Provides technical guidance, advice and/or assistance to other work centers on the interrelationship of electronic/electrical and environmental systems and their respective system, to include flight controls, offensive fire control radar, weapon release, communications, hydraulic, fuel, engine and egress.

Processes and accounts for supply assets in the repairable processing system to maintain aircraft records, inspection records, and equipment maintenance in computer systems (CAMS). Inspects, tests and performs operative maintenance on cryogenic and gaseous oxygen and nitrogen servicing equipment.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness inspections (ORI), Inspector General (IG) inspections, Unit Effectiveness Inspections and mobility and command support exercises. Performs other duties as assigned. Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (D1549P01) can be provided to you by HRO.

Requirements & Education

There are no education requirements for this position. 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. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard. c.

In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted. d. 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. e.

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). f. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. g.

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. h. Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual.

Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. i.

Qualified candidates in the second and third recruitment area will be referred if there are no qualified applicants in the first recruitment area. j. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40.91 – $47.74/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government