Airfield Electrician Apprentice — Learn FAA Part 139 Lighting

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

United States

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is seeking an entry-level to intermediate Airfield Electrical Technician to support installation, inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of airfield and non-airfield electrical systems. You will learn FAA Part 139 requirements and apply NEC/NFPA standards while assisting skilled electricians.

Work involves airfield lighting, roadway lighting, and supporting infrastructure; safety, documentation, and teamwork are essential as you grow in a

Qualifications

Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent.
One year of experience maintaining commercial, industrial, airport, utility, or medium-voltage electrical systems.
Possession of an Apprentice Electrician license issued by the State of Texas.
Ability to work rotating shift assignments.
Ability to pass a color vision deficiency test.
Ability to pass a medical physical examination.
Possession of a valid Class B CDL driver’s license within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Assists Journeyman and Master Electricians in the installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of airfield and non-airfield electrical systems including airfield lighting systems, roadway lighting, terminal facilities, parking structures, maintenance facilities, utility infrastructure, security gates, and other electrical equipment.
Assists in maintaining FAA Part 139-compliant airfield lighting systems, including runway lighting, taxiway lighting, guidance signs, PAPIs, REILs, guard lights, stop bars, obstruction lighting, apron lighting, and associated control systems.
Learns and applies FAA Part 139 Airport Certification requirements, FAA Advisory Circulars (including AC 150/5340 series), Airport Certification Manual (ACM), National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and DFW Airport safety policies.
Assists with preventive maintenance and inspections of Airfield Lighting Vaults (ALVs), constant current regulators (CCRs), isolation transformers, series circuits, switchgear, control systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Assists in performing electrical testing using insulation resistance testers, multimeters, clamp meters, circuit tracers, and other diagnostic equipment under the direction of qualified electricians.
Performs electrical switching, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and restoration activities under direct supervision and in accordance with established safety procedures.
Documents completed maintenance activities, inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions using the Airport's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Assists in preparing electrical systems for FAA inspections, Airport Certification inspections, operational audits, and regulatory reviews.
Participates in emergency response, winter weather operations, power restoration, and airport operational support activities as assigned.