Industrial Controls Apprentice: Launch Your Tech Career

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician Apprentice in its Trades Apprentice Employment Program. You will gain experience and training toward becoming a skilled Technician, in an on-site role at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport.

The program combines on‑the‑job training with classroom instruction, with responsibilities spanning EMCS, BAS, and DCS systems, programming, testing, and preventive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one trades course in high school or equivalent.
• Able to work safely and follow safety rules.
• United States work eligibility.
• Willing to learn and progress through the Apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Learn to maintain EMCS, BAS, and DCS equipment.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair EMCS systems.
• Assist in programming microprocessors and VFDs.
• Monitor BAS and DCS performance and adjust for reliability.
• Assist in preparing work orders and paperwork.
• Drive Airports Authority vehicle to worksites as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality workmanship

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trades course completion in high school

Tools

EMCS

BAS

DCS

JACE

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician Apprentice in its Trades Apprentice Employment Program. You will gain experience and training toward becoming a skilled Technician, in an on-site role at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport.

The program combines on‑the‑job training with classroom instruction, with responsibilities spanning EMCS, BAS, and DCS systems, programming, testing, and preventive