Aircraft Electrician

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Aircraft Electricians (WG-2892-10) to join the “A-team” at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma! In this role, you will troubleshoot, modify, repair, and perform final functional and operational tests of complex electrical systems, components, and accessories on KC-135, C-17, or KC-46 aircraft.This is full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using direct hiring authorities and can close at any time. Apply Now!Hourly Wage Range: $35.11 - $40.96*** This position also includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates!***AFCS BENEFITSPaid Time Off:• 11 Federal Holidays each year• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)Paid Vacation Time:• 13-26 days per year based on length of employmentHealth Insurance:• No waiting period to qualify for you and your familyRetirement:• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)• Basic Benefits Plan• Social Security• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION• US Citizenship is required.• This is a drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.• Requires an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (OR) associated military experience.• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stand for prolonged periods on concrete or metal surfaces.• Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that way about 50 pounds with mechanical lifting devices or with assistance from other workers.• Shift work may be required and emergency overtime may be required (on a very rare basis).DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES• Troubleshoots, modifies, repairs, and tests complex electrical systems, components, and accessories with intricate wiring systems under actual or ground power such as automatic flight control, armament, landing gear, antiskid, ignition, stall warning, power distribution, engine drive alternator, and fuel indicating systems.• Aligns, adjusts, and performs final calibrations on electrical systems, parallel generator units, and set voltages in AC inverters, DC regulators, and generators.• Tests, troubleshoots, corrects and maintains electrical power control systems which include tie-in of power and control circuits with other functional systems.• Replaces defective control units, relays, boards, servo units, indicating instruments, or other components of electrical systems.• Installs nonconventional electric and related equipment by routing and connecting wiring to new or existing electrical or electronic systems, components, or equipment.• Assists with launch, recovery, servicing, and ground-handling of aircraft.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's)• Knowledge of electrical theory, principles, standard trade methods and practices, and circuitry; aircraft electrical systems and their interrelationships; electronics principles (e.g., knowledge of construction practices of electronic equipment to recognize types and sizes of resistors, capacitors, wiring, and transistors); and knowledge to follow signal paths through printed circuit and wired circuitry to recognize actual circuit configurations shown in schematics and diagrams• Skill to test, troubleshoot, analyze, modify, and repair complex electrical systems and components; to trace hard to locate and intermittent electrical defects and problems using a variety of meters and test devices; and to repair or replace electrical components throughout the aircraft.• Skill to setup and operate computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment in manual, semiautomatic, or automatic mode to run existing and new diagnostic programs to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling of systems such as navigational computers, radar, and related equipment to repair discrepancies.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.