AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN

United States Air Force

Cheyenne, WY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$8–$10 Per Hour
SKILLS
Air Force, Aircraft Maintenance, Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Customer Relations, Debugging Skills, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electronics, Environmental Impact, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Government, Financial Disclosure, Fire Safety, Fitness, Flight Navigation, Funding, Government, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Hand Tools, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Internet/Online Service, Legal, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Military, Military Specifications, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, RIP (Routing Information Protocol), Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, Risk, Safety Compliance, Schematics, Security Clearance, Security Compliance, Student Loans, Testing, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, United States Marine Corps (USMC), United States Military, United States Navy (USN), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Cheyenne, WY
POSTED
30+ days ago

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AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN

Department of the Air Force Air National Guard Units 153d Maintenance Squadron

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN Position Description Number PDD1369000 and is part of the WY 153d Maintenance Squadron Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN Position Description Number PDD1369000 and is part of the WY 153d Maintenance Squadron Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

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Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/12/2026 to 04/13/2026

Salary 28.72 to - 38.36 per hour

Pay scale & grade WG 8 - 10

Location 1 vacancy in the following location Cheyenne WY 1 vacancy

Remote job No

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 10

Job family Series 2892 Aircraft Electrician

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Secret

Drug test No

Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk

Trust determination process Suitability Fitness National security

Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number WY-12897496-AF-26-043

Control number 860921600

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National Guard and reserves Current members those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency Refer to applicable Areas of Consideration below for hiring consideration.

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Duties Help

The primary purpose of this position is to analyze malfunctions troubleshoot repair install maintain test inspect and modify the electrical environmental systems and other systems on andor off-aircraft.

  1. Performs maintenance inspects modifies tests services troubleshoots isolates malfunctions and repairs the aircraft electrical environmental systems and other aircraft systems.
  2. Provides technical advice and troubleshooting expertise to other work centers as needed when electrical or environmental systems affect the aircraft systems such as radar weapons release navigation communication instruments flight controls pneudraulics fuel or other systems subsystems.
  3. Provides on-the-job training to lower graded personnel or to newly assigned personnel regardless of grade.
  4. Requisitions processes and accounts for supply assets as required by the repairable processing system.
  5. Complies with safety fire security and housekeeping regulations and ensures that material and equipment are properly stored protected maintained and secured.

This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.

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Conditions of employment KEY REQUIREMENTS

Open to current or prior service active duty reserve or national guard members of one of the branches of the US Air Force Army Navy or Marines.

Military members Submit vMPF Rip DVR STP ERS MBS or PDR with resume.

Prior service members Submit a DD Form 214.

Must become a military member of the Wyoming Air Natl Guard before appt.

To inquire about Recruiting into the WY Air National Guard contact 307 772-6333 for assistance.

May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.

Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.

Recruitment Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval. PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS & NOTES

Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer DDEFT.

Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment retention and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. If you have questions regarding these bonuses incentives contact 307 772-6333 for assistance.

Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program SRIP and TRICARE Reserve Select TRS.

Veterans preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709f.

  1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment 30 Sep 96 of the Gun Control Act Lautenberg Amendment of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours overtime may be required.
  5. Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements organization and its changing mission.

Qualifications AREAS OF CONSIDERATION

The consideration of qualified eligible candidates will be as follows

Area 1 Permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard NG WY ANG employees assigned to the 153 MXS.

Area 2 Permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard ANG T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Area 4 Current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Area 6 Current and prior military service members separated from any branch of the military to include US Air Force US Army US Navy US Marine Corps Reserves and National Guard components. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

TECHNICIAN INFO

Type of Appointment Permanent Tenure Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule Monday - Friday 700 am - 430 pm FLSA Exempt Telework The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Technician Position 0857097 Military Position 0114383834 Selecting Official SMSgt Max Duran

MILITARY GRADE Min E4 SrA Max E5 SSgt

Enlisted applicants military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding with application willingness to be administratively reduced in grade E5 SSgt if selected for this position. A Demotion Statement of Understanding is located at httpsgo.usa.govxEeZ2 Applicants under or that over-grade without a written demotion statement of understanding will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must possess experience or training in locating and tying in the electrical systems with the aircraft armament electronics and instrument systems adjusting and calibrating the components of the various electrical systems reading and interpreting blueprints wiring diagrams and schematics.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Must possess experience or training installing maintaining repairing and modifying electrical systems and major substation components of electrical systems. Experience diagnosing malfunctions and determining remedy when complex relationships exist among different electrical system circuits requiring knowledge of all electrical units and systems. Experience making electrical repairs that require the use of precision measuring equipment and common hand tools. Experience in the setup and operation of computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment in manual semiautomatic or automatic mode to run existing and new not fully debugged diagnostic programs to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling of systems such as navigational computers radar and related equipment and to repair discrepancies.

NOTE Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from MMYYYY - MMYYYY e.g. 022015 - 032017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017 dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES KSAs Technical Competence

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 2A6X6 AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS.

Enlisted 2A6X6 ASVAB Requirements Must possess a minimum score of 41 on the Mechanical AND 61 on the Electrical portion of the ASVAB. Medical Profile PULHES must not be greater than 333132. Must be able to lift 70 lbs. unassisted.

DRIVERS LICENSE Must possess a valid states drivers license.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency httpswww.sss.govregister

The Wyoming Military Departments WYMD 335 Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan is undergoing revision.

Please do not send fax courier email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

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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.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately or you may lose consideration for this position.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experiences however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates months and years of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Benefits Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes

  1. Resume - Required Resume length limited to two-pages or less. Full name mailing address email address and phone numbers where you can be reached A narrative of your work paid or unpaid training education and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy Show actual begin and end dates MMYYYY - MMYYYY e.g. 022015 - 032017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. Describe duties work experience in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.

  2. Service Branch Personnel Record - Required - Air Force virtual Military Personnel Flight Rip vMPF Rip - Army IPPS-A Soldier Talent Profile STP- US Navy Personnel Data Record or Electronic Service Record PDR or ESR- US Marines Master Brief Sheet MBS Usually one page - Prior Service Members Submit DD Form 214

  3. Performance Reports - Optional

  4. SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action - If applicable Current or former federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis tenure and appointment type.

  5. College transcripts - Optional

  6. Cover Letter - Optional

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the advertisement. If a resume is received that exceeds two-pages only the first two pages will be reviewed. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds two pages will not be eligible for consideration.

To apply for this position you must complete the online application Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire click the following link httpsapply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12897496

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account httpsmy.usajobs.gov/Account/Login all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit httpswww.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information Max Duran Phone 307 772-6434 Email max.duran.1@us.af.mil Address WY 153d Maintenance Squadron 217 Dell Range Blvd Cheyenne WY 82009 US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes

  1. Resume - Required Resume length limited to two-pages or less. Full name mailing address email address and phone numbers where you can be reached A narrative of your work paid or unpaid training education and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy Show actual begin and end dates MMYYYY - MMYYYY e.g. 022015 - 032017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. Describe duties work experience in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.

  2. Service Branch Personnel Record - Required - Air Force virtual Military Personnel Flight Rip vMPF Rip - Army IPPS-A Soldier Talent Profile STP- US Navy Personnel Data Record or Electronic Service Record PDR or ESR- US Marines Master Brief Sheet MBS Usually one page - Prior Service Members Submit DD Form 214

  3. Performance Reports - Optional

  4. SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action - If applicable Current or former federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis tenure and appointment type.

  5. College transcripts - Optional

  6. Cover Letter - Optional

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help

Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the advertisement. If a resume is received that exceeds two-pages only the first two pages will be reviewed. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds two pages will not be eligible for consideration.

To apply for this position you must complete the online application Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire click the following link httpsapply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12897496

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account httpsmy.usajobs.gov/Account/Login all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit httpswww.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

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Agency contact information Max Duran Phone 307 772-6434 Email max.duran.1@us.af.mil Address WY 153d Maintenance Squadron 217 Dell Range Blvd Cheyenne WY 82009 US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Expand/Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN Position Description Number PDD1369000 and is part of the WY 153d Maintenance Squadron Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

Overview Help

Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/12/2026 to 04/13/2026

Salary 28.72 to - 38.36 per hour

Pay scale & grade WG 8 - 10

Location 1 vacancy in the following location Cheyenne WY 1 vacancy

Remote job No

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 10

Job family Series 2892 Aircraft Electrician

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Secret

Drug test No

Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk

Trust determination process Suitability Fitness National security

Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number WY-12897496-AF-26-043

Control number 860921600

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