Electrician - U.S. Navy
Indianapolis, IN 46240
About the Job
ABOUT:
Electronics roles in the Navy are about so much more than just keeping the lights on. Your job will require innovative ideas and fast thinking. Your office is everywhere, and you won’t always have a manual to follow. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to show you how it’s done.
ELECTRICIAN (Contract) JOBS IN THE NAVY
ELECTRICIAN’S MATE:
Whether you’re installing the latest electrical panels in the cockpit or troubleshooting the electric breakers on a submarine, you are responsible for keeping the power flowing. If you’re fascinated by complex circuits and schematics, a career as an EM might be your perfect match.
INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN:
In the Navy, communication can be critical to defense and safety. Because when your home is a 9,000-ton ship riding 15-foot swells and packed with ammunition, you don’t just need an electrician. You need great ones to maintain alarms and secure communication networks— fast.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
From the day you start, you’ll receive:
Electronics roles in the Navy are about so much more than just keeping the lights on. Your job will require innovative ideas and fast thinking. Your office is everywhere, and you won’t always have a manual to follow. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to show you how it’s done.
ELECTRICIAN (Contract) JOBS IN THE NAVY
ELECTRICIAN’S MATE:
Whether you’re installing the latest electrical panels in the cockpit or troubleshooting the electric breakers on a submarine, you are responsible for keeping the power flowing. If you’re fascinated by complex circuits and schematics, a career as an EM might be your perfect match.
INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN:
In the Navy, communication can be critical to defense and safety. Because when your home is a 9,000-ton ship riding 15-foot swells and packed with ammunition, you don’t just need an electrician. You need great ones to maintain alarms and secure communication networks— fast.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
From the day you start, you’ll receive:
- Competitive salary.
- Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment.
- Free health insurance.
- Free housing.
- A retirement plan.
- Paid training.
- College credit.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES:
- Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance.
- Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition.
- Professional credentials and certifications.
- College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. citizen or equivalent.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- General qualifications may vary depending on whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Depending on the role, Sailors in this career field perform duties at sea and ashore around the world. You may work in a shop-like environment, clean lab, airplane hangar, or office environment.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES:
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors
Source : U.S. Navy