Air Force AFSC · Engineering
3E0X2 Electrical Power Production
Overview
Electrical Power Production specialists start portable generators and operate and maintain 24-hour power plants that supply electricity to Air Force facilities. They also maintain aircraft arresting systems that safely stop hook-tail fighter aircraft.
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Skill levels: 3E012 helper · 3E032 apprentice · 3E052 journeyman · 3E072 craftsman
Core Skills
- power generation and distribution operations
- installation and maintenance of generators and power systems
- troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- load management and power quality monitoring
- use of technical manuals and schematics
- safety and lockout/tagout procedures
- emergency and backup power planning
- operations in austere and deployed environments
- maintenance documentation and digital recordkeeping
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- Balancing and Interchange Certification (BI)
- Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission Operator Certification (BT)
- Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)
Career Growth
- Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
- Certified Electrical Inspector-Master (CEI-M)
- Certified Electrical Inspector Certification Program - Residential (CEI-R)
What the Work Involves
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 3E0X2. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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