Power-Generation Equipment Repairer
Add power to your resume in the Army National Guard's Power-Generation Equipment Repairer specialty.
As a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, you will ensure that the Army National Guard keeps receiving the electricity it needs to continue serving the Nation. This will be accomplished by maintaining and repairing electricity-generating equipment in mobile and stationary power plants.
Through training and practice in this specialty, you will develop technical skills that are in demand by today's employers. These skills include: generator and power plant operations; electrical generation and distribution; diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance; and principles of electrical and electronic circuitry. By joining the Army National Guard, you will be preparing yourself for a rewarding civilian career as a power plant electrician.
Earn while you learn
Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training for a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and approximately 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in maintaining electrical power systems. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change.
Benefits/Requirements Benefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October – 30 September)
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Healthcare Benefits Available
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a Recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see for details)
This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.
