Interior Electrician

Join the Army National Guard and become an Interior Electrician. As an Interior Electrician, you will be responsible for installing and repairing wire systems in offices, repair shops, airplane hangars, and other buildings. You will work with electrical hardware such as transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers. Your knowledge of trade tools and ability to read blueprints and wiring plans will be essential to your success in this role. You will also ensure the safety of electrical work and systems using test meters. Your duties will include inspecting power distribution systems, shorts in wires, and faulty equipment. You will also learn the fundamentals of electricity, electrical circuit troubleshooting, and safety procedures. If you have an interest in electricity, science, and math, and are able to use hand tools, this could be the perfect career for you. As an Interior Electrician, you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in commercial and residential contracting for public utility companies, commercial contractors, or as a self-employed contractor. You will earn a regular paycheck and qualify for tuition assistance while learning these valuable job skills. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where you'll learn what you need to get started as an Army National Guard Interior Electrician. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Interior Electricians take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, as well as coordinating, supervising, and planning of electrical layout. The Army National Guard offers a range of benefits, including paid training, a monthly paycheck, Montgomery GI Bill, federal and state tuition assistance, retirement benefits for part-time service, low-cost life insurance, 401(k)-type savings plan, student loan repayment program, health care benefits, VA home loans, bonuses, and more. Requirements include military enlistment in the Army National Guard, being at least a junior in high school, or having a high school diploma or a GED certificate, being between the ages of 17 and 35, passing a physical exam, meeting legal and moral standards, and meeting citizenship requirements. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.