Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position with the 174th ATKW. The Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, aligns, calibrates, and rebuilds multi-system avionics complexes made up of integrated electronic avionics systems. Work includes on- or off-equipment maintenance on integrated systems associated with assigned aircraft, including automatic flight control, instrument, inertial navigation, and radar navigation systems.

The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. It is an indefinite appointment that may later be made permanent without competition, with a maximum of five consecutive years under an indefinite appointment. The position may be released with 30 days’ notice. A two-year trial period may be required. Continued employment requires maintaining the applicable AFSC skill level and proficiency, completing hazmat certification within six months and recertification every two years, and maintaining local network access. The employee must also meet medical, physical, security, and licensing conditions described in the posting.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Enlisted military grade.
• High school diploma is mandatory; high school coursework in physics, algebra, trigonometry, and computer principles is desirable.
• WG-12: At least 18 months of specialized experience performing work on integrated avionics complexes, including maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, alignment, calibration, and system testing.
• WG-13: At least 12 months of specialized experience as an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic at WG-2610-12, with craftsman-level knowledge and skills.
• WG-12 education/training: Completion of an Air Force Three Skill Level Technical Training School and successful on-the-job training resulting in a compatible Five Skill Level AFSC.
• WG-13 education/training: Completion of an Air Force Seven Skill Level Technical Training School, award of a compatible Seven Skill Level AFSC, and successful completion of at least one military professional education course program; official documentation validating the seven-level AFSC is required.
• Compatible AFSCs listed: 2A0X1, 2A2X1, 2A3X4, 2A3X5, and 2A9X4.
• Submit official transcripts and documentation supporting education and AFSC qualifications.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret procedures and directives, communicate clearly, and establish effective professional working relationships.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 70 pounds, and stand, climb, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and stoop for extended periods.
• Must complete hazmat certification within six months of employment and recertify every two years.
• Must maintain the position's mandatory AFSC skill level, on-the-job proficiency, and local network access in accordance with applicable Air Force information-systems and computer-security guidance.
• Must obtain and maintain the position's appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment; federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
• A current military medical physical and medical profile, cleared drug test, and normal color vision are required before appointment.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• May be required to complete a two-year trial period; participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to work irregular or overtime hours or outside the normal duty day.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of high school courses in physics, algebra, trigonometry, and computer principles.
• Experience with prototype or experimental electronic systems, aerospace expeditionary force tasks, deployments, readiness evaluations, or aircraft fire and rescue, security, snow removal, munitions, or heavy-equipment duties.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild integrated aircraft avionics systems.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled on- and off-equipment maintenance on integrated avionics systems and related aircraft systems.
• Conduct operational checks, inspections, tests, fault isolation, and repairs; remove and replace line-replaceable units and related components.
• Use technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, tools, and test equipment to diagnose and resolve system malfunctions.
• Adjust and align system components, install serviceable components, and complete system alignment, harmonization, and calibration.
• Complete technical-order compliance, system and component modifications, and thorough operational checks.
• Maintain, modify, calibrate, and inspect test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
• Analyze system performance and maintenance data, identify trends and failures, and recommend tests, procedural changes, data corrections, or preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate back-shop bench checks and test, repair, inspect, modify, program, reprogram, mate, adjust, align, and analyze shop-replaceable units.
• Interact with aircrews for mission or sortie debriefs and use debrief information to support troubleshooting.
• Store, protect, and maintain work-related material and equipment, and support readiness evaluations, deployments, inspections, and exercises as required.
• Maintain compliance with safety, fire, security, housekeeping, and applicable environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED