Electrical Power Production

Electrical Power Production

From hangars and control towers to tents and temporary disaster relief centers, electricity is paramount to everything we do. It's the job of Electrical Power Production specialists to ensure that we always have electricity readily available. These experts utilize a vast array of skills and knowledge to do everything from starting up portable generators to maintaining and operating 24-hour power plants that keep all of our bases operating at full capacity. Electrical Power Production specialists also maintain aircraft arresting systems that enable the safe arrestment of hook-tail fighter aircraft.

What You'll Do

• Determine operational readiness of power production equipment
• Check installed equipment to ensure compliance with policies
• Operate high- and low-voltage switches, circuit breakers and other controls
• Interpret maintenance-malfunction data and electrical wiring diagrams
• Identify, troubleshoot and repair defective power-generating components
• Advise on projects associated with electrical power-generating and control systems

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

• Basic Military Training

  7.5 weeks

• Technical Training

  55 days

• Tech School Location

  Sheppard AFB, TX

• Status Upon Completion

  Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mechanical & Electrical Technology

Key Things To Consider Requirements

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.

  *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.

  Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

• 56 Mechanical (M) and 40 Electronics (E)
• • Knowledge of the principles of electronics and electricity
  • Possession of a valid state driver's license to operate government vehicles
  • Normal color vision
  • Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
  • Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment