Air Force Aircraft Electrical And Environmental Systems

With this job, you are responsible for the wiring and electrical systems in airplanes.

That means the weapons systems and the lives of the crew are in your hands.

This is one of the more critical and highly specialized jobs in the Air Force, and it offers you the ability to practice a wide range of challenging job skills.

The minimum requirement for entering the Air Force electrical and environmental systems specialty is a high school diploma or a GED with 15 hours of college credit.

You must successfully complete 8 ½ weeks of basic training just as you would for any other career choice in the Air Force.

Training for the Air Force aircraft electrical and environmental systems specialty is taken on Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. When training is complete, you will have earned 34 college credits towards a degree in Aviation Technology.

Training for this job involves classroom and on the job skills learning. To be successful in the Air Force aircraft electrical and environmental systems field, you should possess an aptitude for math, science, technology, and mechanics. You should also be good at problem solving, be handy with tools, and proficient at working with your hands.

This job specialty allows you to work directly with airplanes and with off-airplane equipment. You will learn how to evaluate and inspect aircraft and perform routine maintenance. You'll have the responsibility of determining operational status of aircraft and related equipment.

You will learn how to test components and work with warning panels, lighting equipment, anti-icing controls, actuators, voltage regulators, relays, motors, and other specialty equipment that keeps planes operational. In addition, you must understand theory and know how to interpret inspection findings to prevent problems from developing. You'll learn all about symbols used in wiring diagrams and how to read schematics and blueprints.

A job in Air Force aircraft electrical and environmental systems means you will come into contact with hazardous materials so you must learn how to handle and dispose of them properly to keep you and your crew safe. Much of your responsibility in this job lies with ensuring the flight crew and co-workers stay safe and the airplanes function as they should at all times.

A job in the Air Force aircraft electrical and environmental systems field could find you working at various locations around the globe. You'll enjoy an exciting career and the many benefits offered to you as a member of the military. Plus the valuable skills you learn will help you land a great job with a civilian airlines when you choose to leave the Air Force.

Airplane mechanic skills are valuable to have in the workforce and leaving the military with a degree in Aviation technology helps ensure you have a bright future on the outside. As long as there are private planes and civilian airlines, there will always be a need for well trained mechanics to service planes. The Air Force is the ideal place to get the best training for the job.