Industrial Journeyman Electrician -- Aviation Operations

Where: MSP Airport | Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm | Rate: $44–$48/hr bonus potential

Keep a major airport powered, illuminated, and safe. From airfield lighting to power distribution and controls, you’ll safeguard uptime and deliver fast, high-quality solutions when it matters most.

1. Own installation and maintenance — Wire, assemble, and repair electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment to spec.
2. Protect safety and compliance — Work to code, enforce PPE use, and document procedures rigorously.
3. Diagnose and restore — Isolate faults in systems and components; repair or replace to return service quickly.
4. Modernize infrastructure — Plan layouts and install upgrades per drawings, schematics, and local codes.
5. Lead and collaborate — Train teammates, coordinate with airport departments, and partner with project managers on large efforts.
6. Maintain reliability — Execute preventive maintenance schedules; perform routine inspections and testing.
7. Record and report — Track labor, materials, and outcomes with accuracy.
8. Respond and resolve — Tackle emergency calls and keep customers informed while exemplifying PrimeFlight service and safety standards.

• 18 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States
• State-issued driver’s license in good standing
• Current Journeyman Electrician license
• Hands-on journeyman experience in industrial or commercial settings
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices
• Skilled reading blueprints, technical diagrams, and schematics
• English proficiency (read/write/speak)
• Comfort with print and digital instructions; iPads/Tablets, computers, and mobile devices
• Strong communication with colleagues and clients in person and electronically
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire required credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 airline environment

Expect to use construction equipment, precision measuring tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment in both indoor and outdoor airport environments.

• Lift up to 70 lbs
• Extended periods of standing and walking (indoors/outdoors)
• Reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Push/pull materials and equipment
• Crawl and crouch in tight spaces
• Bend, stretch, squat, and kneel
• Climb and work at heights
• Work around moderate to at times high noise
• Hear/respond to spoken voice and audible alarms
• Perform repetitive motions (arms, wrists, hands, fingers)
• Vision needs: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment

• Pay: $44–$48/hour, plus bonus potential
• Benefits: 401(k) with matching; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; career growth; and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility)
• Join a global aviation services leader with 200 locations and a respectful, team-oriented culture

Note: The posted pay reflects what the company reasonably expects to pay for this role; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

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