Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Westover Air Reserve Base, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position is part of the regular career civil service and requires the employee to maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit. ARTs receive, on average, one weekend of military training per month. The work schedule is aligned to allow full participation in unit training assemblies. Regular assignments are ART duties; some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The position maintains multi-system avionics complexes comprising integrated electronic avionics systems. Work includes removing, installing, modifying, overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, aligning, calibrating, and rebuilding systems that perform multiple major functions. The mechanic performs operational and final testing, advises engineering personnel on the maintenance effects of proposed technical orders or modifications, follows safety and tool-control procedures, and prepares or carries out training plans. The employee may fly on military or contract aircraft for temporary-duty maintenance or training and may support other units.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family and the position's screen-out requirement: ability to perform the work of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic with little to no supervision.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to maintain complex integrated electronic systems, including relevant electronic theory, integrated system components, and algebra and trigonometry.
Use electronics trade hand and power tools and operate automated test equipment, test stands, oscilloscopes, spectrum, network and distortion analyzers, frequency counters, and signal generators.
Interpret complex drawings, specifications, schematics, blueprints, and technical orders for integrated systems.
Troubleshoot, install, repair, maintain, calibrate, and adjust complex electronic systems and components, including aircraft electrical or environmental systems.
Understand testing and troubleshooting procedures and the operation, capabilities, and limitations of complex electronic systems.
Follow security, safety, documentation, and other applicable instructions; communicate effectively in English orally and in writing; and clean the work area after completing work.
Maintain current certifications.
Meet the Air Force Reserve requirements of the ART position.
Meet the stated functional requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, working in required positions, and meeting applicable vision, depth-perception, color-discrimination, and hearing requirements.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
A security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

Remove, install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild integrated multi-system avionics complexes.
Perform pretest, operational (functional), and final testing of electronic systems, components, and subassemblies.
Advise engineering personnel about the operational and maintenance effects of proposed Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and equipment modifications.
Follow safety practices and tool-control procedures and maintain a safe, clean work area.
Prepare and execute training plans to maximize training.
Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and participate in unit training assemblies.
Provide maintenance support to other units as required.
Fly in military or contract aircraft for temporary-duty maintenance or training when required.