Airfield Electrician

Job Description

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, Nashville International Airport ® (BNA®) is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. The Airport generates more than $12.1 billion in total economic impact, supporting more than 76,000 jobs in the region and producing more than $647 million in state and local taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, X: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about New Horizon, our $3 billion growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com.

Job Summary: The Airfield Electrician is responsible for maintaining runway, taxiway, beacons, weather monitoring systems, illuminated signs, and other special airport lighting systems in accordance with codes, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards, and other requirements. Other responsibilities include inspecting and improving electrical facility installations, maintenance, and repairs; and maintaining constant current regulators, relays, circuit breakers, and other electrical components of the lighting systems.

 Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview(s)
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
• Onboarding

 Benefits:  

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications until filled. 

Hourly Pay Range: $27.88 - $47.98

*Final pay offer will be based on relevant skills and experience to the position.

Essential Job Duties: 

• Maintains airfield lighting, signs, visual aids, weather monitoring systems and other special lighting systems in accordance with codes, FAA standards, and other requirements.
• Monitors airfield circuit quality and initiates repairs prior to loss of circuit operation.
• Monitors airfield communication systems to prevent loss of lighting control.
• Installs, modifies and repairs lighting and control systems in airport and airfield facilities.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs the Remote Weather Information System (RWIS) and subsystems.
• Works with live electrical equipment in hazardous areas.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and tests on constant current regulators, relays, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
• Assists in inspecting maintenance, repairs, and installation of electrical facilities and develops improvements to such facilities.
• Performs snow removal to include extended stay at airport during events.
• Performs FAA FAR Part 139 training and testing annually.
• Maintains familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and the Airport Certification Manual as applicable.
• Uses computer to include work order systems, GIS, regular on-line training sessions and research.
• Reviews and provides input to project specification and drawings
• Operates bucket truck with training.
• Works a mandatory on-call rotation.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

• Electrical Circuits: Knowledge of electrical circuits and devices related to building or airfield maintenance.
• Electronic Test Equipment: Knowledge of electronic test equipment, electronic theory, and logic circuitry.
• Electrical Facilities and Equipment: Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes pertaining to electrical or airfield facilities and equipment.
• Electronic Stations: Knowledge of electronic airfield stations.
• Teamwork: Skill in working with others as a team while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures: Knowledge of lock out-tag out procedures for safeguarding employees from hazards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Skill in identifying the need for and performing routine maintenance on equipment.
• Electrical Testing: Skill in conducting modern electrical testing using appropriate equipment.
• Blueprint Reading: Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and other technical drawings such as schematics, ladder diagrams, and sketches.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Leadership: Skill in leading, taking charge, and offering opinions and direction.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.
• Ethical Behavior: Consistently displays ethical behavior.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• High School Diploma
• 2-4 years electrical or related experience.
• Valid Driver's License
• Air Operations Area (AOA) Clearance (180 days upon hire)
• Completed an apprenticeship or journeyman's card, technical school, equivalent military technical training, or an industrial technology degree.  

Preferred:

• 4-7 years electrical or related experience.