Electricians
Planning and installing interior wiring and lighting, splicing cables, and troubleshooting electrical components directly overlap with civilian electrical installation and repair.
How to prepare: Submit your military electrical training and experience records to an apprenticeship sponsor for assessment toward a typically 4- or 5-year apprenticeship; shortened training depends on experience and testing. Entry requires a high school diploma or equivalent, apprenticeship requirements vary by state and locality, and most states require an examination and license, with independent journey-level work subject to local or state licensing requirements.
What the civilian work involves
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
- Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.