Electric Power Line
542X1 was the historical Air Force Electric Power Line career ladder. The May 1977 occupational survey covers 54231, 54251, 54271, and 54291. Its power line installers and repairers performed exterior electrical work, including installing and maintaining lighting systems, power line poles, overhead conductors, distribution equipment, and underground cables. Exterior electrician is a duty-language search synonym, not a replacement official title. This is distinct from the neighboring Electrical Systems and Power Production ladders. The cited report does not establish a retirement date or direct successor, so those remain unverified.
Source documents (1)
- Electric Power Line Career Ladder, AFSCs 54231, 54251, 54271, and 54291, Occupational Survey Report (DTIC ADA041454)
1. Specialty Jobs and Group Descriptions, printed p. 6: identifies 542X1 and the full scope of exterior electrical work, including lighting, poles, conductors, distribution equipment, and underground cables · source dated May 15, 1977