Airfield Electrician

Posted: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/26/2026 20:15:58
Indexed on: 02/26/2026 20:15:58

Location: Columbus, OH, 43219, US

Industry: Travel, Transportation and Tourism
Occupational Category: 49-2000.00 - Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Columbus Regional Airport Authority is hiring!

Description:

Your “Take Off” will be successful by doing the following with excellence:
  • Pull, splice, and tape underground cable
  • Perform preventive maintenance inspections of airfield electrical systems
  • Check and repair all underground cabling/circuits regulators and transformers
  • Install all types of overhead and underground lighting circuits
  • Build transformers, vaults and manholes; install and maintain security gates of the AOA
  • Prepare simple reports of work done; interpret and draw schematics
  • Perform and record corrections to the FAA Part 139 field safety inspection form
  • Operate equipment and assist with winter operations as needed
  • Use electrical and electronic test equipment to identify electrical problems
  • Can be utilized for general electrical duties within Airfield Maintenance
Your “Landing” will be smooth if you meet the following requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years of electrical vocational training and two (2) years of electrical experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum five (5) years electrical experience in all phases of electrical work, installation, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with 4000V minimum
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver license, in good standing
  • Must obtain airfield-driving privileges prior to completion of probation
  • Pay Rate: $30.00/hour plus shift differential
  • Able to pass a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana (medical marijuana cards are not acceptable)
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including excellent medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and holidays.

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, and all other groups or classes protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Authority does not tolerate violence or drug use in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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