T&H - Airfield Systems Electrician

Skookum Educational Programs DBA Tessera; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) seeks an Airfield Systems Electrician to maintain and troubleshoot airfield electrical systems at NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA. This role supports safe airfield operations and requires knowledge of CCRs, airfield lighting, PLCs, and 400Hz GPUs.

You will perform inspection, testing, calibration, repair, and CMMS documentation, coordinating with Airfield Operations and ensuring compliance with FAA, ICAO, OSHA, and NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Minimum three years in airfield electrical maintenance or related field.
• Experience with FAA/military airport lighting systems preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams; OSHA safety knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test airfield lighting systems (runways, taxiways, thresholds).
• Diagnose underground circuits, transformers, cables, and control equipment.
• Calibrate PAPI/VASI and other visual aids; maintain CCRs and ALCMS/PLCs.
• Operate and test 400Hz GPUs and power distribution equipment.
• Document maintenance in CMMS and coordinate with Airfield Operations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Airfield lighting

PLC troubleshooting

High-voltage distribution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship completion

Journeyman license preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve Subsidiary: T&H Solutions

Job Title: Airfield Systems Electrician

Work Location: NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA

Labor Category: Full-Time | Non-Exempt | CBA-IBEW

Travel: N/A

Pay Rate: $56.43

Health & Welfare: $9.30/hour up to 40 hours/week

About the Role

The Airfield Systems Electrician is responsible for the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of airfield electrical systems and associated electronic control systems supporting safe airfield operations. Work includes maintaining airfield ground lighting systems, underground electrical distribution systems, constant current regulators (CCRs), precision approach lighting equipment, visual guidance systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and 400Hz aircraft ground power systems. The position requires advanced knowledge of industrial electrical and electronic systems, including high-voltage series lighting circuits, solid-state controls, power conversion equipment, and airfield lighting control and monitoring systems. The Airfield Systems Electrician performs work in compliance with applicable FAA, ICAO, OSHA, NFPA, military installation, and contract requirements while supporting continuous airfield operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test airfield lighting systems including runway, taxiway, approach, threshold, touchdown zone, and obstruction lighting systems.
• Diagnose and repair underground airfield electrical series circuits, cable systems, isolation transformers, connectors, and associated infrastructure.
• Perform cable splicing, fault locating, insulation testing, and continuity testing of airfield electrical circuits.
• Inspect, maintain, and calibrate Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI), Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI), and other visual navigational aids.
• Operate and maintain constant current regulators (CCRs), including troubleshooting solid-state and ferroresonant regulator systems.
• Maintain airfield lighting control and monitoring systems (ALCMS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and associated control networks.
• Perform testing, calibration, and adjustment of step-brightness controls and current output settings to ensure proper operation of airfield lighting systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair 400Hz Ground Power Units (GPUs), frequency converters, power distribution systems, and associated support equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic faults involving control circuits, power supplies, rectifiers, inverters, filters, relays, and printed circuit boards.
• Conduct voltage, current, frequency, insulation resistance, grounding, and power quality testing using specialized electrical test equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders, and documentation within computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Respond to emergency service calls, outages, and mission-critical maintenance requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, airfield driving regulations, and operational procedures while working in active airfield environments.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Airfield Operations, management, and other stakeholders to minimize operational impacts.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program, military equivalent training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in airfield electrical maintenance, industrial electrical maintenance, or a related electrical field required.
• Experience maintaining FAA, military, or commercial airport airfield lighting systems preferred.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems required, including solid-state electronics, printed circuit boards (PCBs), rectifiers, inverters, control circuits, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Working knowledge of high-voltage electrical distribution systems, airfield lighting series circuits, isolation transformers, relays, motor controls, and electrical safety practices required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and construction drawings required.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and electrical safe work practices required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain installation access credentials, pass applicable background screening requirements, and obtain airfield driving privileges required.
• Journeyman Electrician License or higher preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA and ICAO standards, and other airfield lighting regulations.
• Experience maintaining Constant Current Regulators (CCRs), Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS), PLC-based control systems, and fiber optic communication systems preferred.
• Experience maintaining 400Hz aircraft ground power systems, frequency converters, and associated power distribution equipment preferred.
• Airfield lighting maintenance certifications, AAAE Airfield Lighting Maintenance training, or comparable industry certifications preferred.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work order management, asset tracking, and maintenance documentation preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in confined spaces. Lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and greater weights with assistance. Work at heights using ladders, lifts, platforms, and fall protection equipment. Perform work outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and high humidity. Work in active airfield environments around aircraft, support equipment, moving vehicles, and energized electrical systems. Distinguish colors necessary for the identification of electrical conductors, indicators, and airfield lighting components. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including arc-flash protection, hearing protection, eye protection, and fall protection equipment. Be available to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-back assignments as required. Maintain the physical ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Us?

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), our work goes beyond delivering exceptional services—we are driven by a mission to create meaningful impact. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values purpose, performance, and people. We offer the opportunity to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments where your contributions directly impact mission success. Our teams are built on collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring you are supported while being challenged to grow. Join us and be part of a team where your work matters.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• TRICARE Supplemental Critical Illness insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Optional Long-Term Disability Paid Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Seminars
• For union represented positions, benefits and leave are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you have a disability or medical condition and require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the designated recruiter so we can provide appropriate assistance.