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Electronics Technician Apprentice

Employer
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Salary
$15.61-$26.53
Closing date
Jul 21, 2019

Job Details

As an Electronics Technician Apprentice in the Airports Authority's Trades Apprentice Employment Program, you will have the opportunity to gain the experience and training that can lead to becoming a skilled Technician.

Electronics Technician Apprentice

This is a non-career, term job.

Serves in the Engineering and Maintenance Department (Department) at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Participates in a state-approved the Airports Authority Trades Apprentice Employment Program to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become a licensed, journey level Electrician. Performs progressively complex and responsible electrical work as knowledge, skills and abilities in the trade increase. Training received is both on-the-job and in the classroom. Performs related functions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Learns to maintain various kinds and types of electronic systems from old technologies for which parts are often not available to state-of-the-art systems. These may include, but not limited to, fire alarm systems, public address systems, and flight information systems.

Learns to install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical and electronic equipment and systems to help provide efficient power and control operations and services. Works close tolerances in programming controls, calibrating equipment, and making alignments and fine-tuning to specific voltages and specifications.

Learns to proficiently use manuals, technical guides, wiring/operation diagrams and schematics; to use a two-way radio, various hand and power tools of the trade; and to recognize the kinds/sizes of supplies such as conduit, junction boxes, wires and screws, required to install, maintain, and repair equipment.

Assists full performance (journey) level Electricians in their work by assembling and transporting tools and materials to the job site, supplying requested tools and parts as work is performed, lifting and holding the work object(s), and performing thorough clean up.

Guided by a full performance (journey) level Electrician, learns to interpret, troubleshoot and repair faulty electric and electronic components; to maintain, troubleshoot, and replace electrical motors and components and to program, install, repair, and calibrate vehicle security gates.

Learns and uses knowledge of building, fire, Federal Aviation Administration airport lighting, and other codes and regulations pertinent to the trade, in general and in an airport environment.

Assists in preparing and maintaining work orders, trouble calls and preventive maintenance; using the Airports Authority's computerized work order system.

Drives a pick-up truck or similar vehicle on the airport complex, landside and airside to work sites and to/from suppliers with tools, parts, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Ability to learn bodies of knowledge and gain skills in the Electronics trade consistent with the schedule for progression as an Apprentice in the Trades Apprentice Employment Program.

Ability to drive a pick-up truck and learn to use similar vehicle (with tools, parts, etc.).

Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations and procedures needed to do so.

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Skill in using a computer, computerized work order and time and attendance system.

Ability to successfully complete an Airports Authority background investigation.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) at the time of hire.

Completion of at least one trades course (such as Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Automotive Mechanics) in high school OR be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at a trades school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Labor.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver's license in good standing at the time of hire.

Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Work is physically demanding and requires bending, stooping, crouching or otherwise positioning self to access confined spaces, hard to reach places and high structures. Work requires use of personal protective equipment.

Work is typically performed on an active airfield around large operating aircraft and inside and outside in all types of weather.

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

Work may require the ability to lift, push/pull or position items weighing up to 45 pounds.

Subject to shift holdovers and recall on a 24-hour basis, for essential services and emergencies, including night hours and weekends.

Operates a vehicle airside and landside (requires AOA permit).

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A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.| Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers.

Company

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority operates a two-airport system that provides domestic and international air service for the mid-Atlantic region. The organization consists of approximately 1,700 employees in a structure that includes central administration, airports management, and police and fire departments. In addition to operating Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports, the Airports Authority is responsible for capital improvements at both airports and management of the Dulles Toll Road.

 

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