Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (T32)

Army National Guard Units • Saint Paul, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: AASF #1 LOCATION: Saint Paul, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW4 AUSTIN J. CORBINE (651 281-3413) ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This position involves performing operational checks, inspections, tests, and troubleshooting on complex electronic integrated systems in aircraft. The mechanic will isolate malfunctions, repair or replace Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), perform alignments, and ensure systems are operating correctly according to technical manuals. Responsibilities also include maintaining test equipment, bench-checking and repairing electronic assemblies, recommending equipment improvements, documenting maintenance, and potentially serving as a flight crew member for diagnostic purposes. The role includes guiding lower-level mechanics, conducting training, managing supply assets, and participating in readiness evaluations. Additional duties may include structural firefighting, aircraft handling, or emergency response. The position requires adherence to safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.

Requirements

• Minnesota National Guard Membership is required.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Most MNNG position are covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• An applicant's U.S. Army military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, medical profile, a cleared drug test; and, normal color vision as defined by Army Medical Examinations and Standards.
• The employee must complete the U.S. Army Hazmat Certification within six months of employment and complete the required hazmat recertification every two years
• The employee must maintain local network access IAW U.S. Army User Responsibilities and Guidance for Information Systems and Computer Security.
• Must have the capability to lift, carry, push, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 40 pounds
• MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Army National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADES : ENLISTED E-4-E-9
• Failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment.
• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Skilled in duties such as, install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild multi-system avionics complexes
• Ability to format and write English in reports and presentation formats
• Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting material
• Skilled in training, mentoring, leading, and problem-solving
• An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
• Must have at least 24 months of skill, knowledge, and abilities of the FWS 2610 work at the Electronics Branch of an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA), or Theatre Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG).
• Must have competencies in performing electronic integrated systems work activities on Army National Guard helicopters such as, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, calibrating, aligning, and maintaining these systems.
• Skilled in performing operational checks, inspections, tests, and troubleshooting on electronic integrated systems composed of a number of sensor subsystems: Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS), the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), the Improved Countermeasure Dispenser System (ICMD), the Night Vision Goggle System (NVG), the ARNG Data Subsystem, the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) and Doppler/GPS Navigation System (DGNS), Command Instrument Set (CIS); a logic subsystem-- Multiplex Data Bus System (MUX), the Multiplex Remote Terminal Units (MRTU), Data Link Terminal Units (DLTU), and Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS); and actuating subsystems--Digital Automatic Stabilization System (DASS), which includes the Stability Augmentation System (SAS) and Command Augmentation System (CAS) and Hover Augmentation System (HAS).
• Skilled in conducting operational checks, inspections, tests and troubleshooting of Line Replaceable Units (LRU).
• Experienced in isolating unusual malfunctions using technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, tools and test equipment including automatic test equipment.
• Competent in identifying and solving problems system concerns by analyzing installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics of these systems.
• Skilled in adjusting and aligning sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, display devices, controls, actuators, servos, computers and other related components.
• Have technical expertise in removing faulty LRUs for shop repair.
• Skilled and knowledgeable in the installation of serviceable components into the aircraft and in performing total systems alignments, in accordance with existing technical manuals and directives.
• Accomplished in following technical manual compliance and modification of components and systems; and, skilled in completing systems checks for proper operations.
• Skilled in maintaining, modifying, calibrating and inspecting a wide variety of user tests, measurements, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
• Skilled in completing bench checks, testing, repairs, inspections, modifications, programming, reprogramming, mating, adjusting, alignments, and analyzing of LRUs and shop replaceable units.
• Experienced in using a variety of test equipment such as, automatic test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, DTA computer, multi meters, power-meters, and special purpose bench test sets.
• Competent to test and troubleshoot solid state electronic assemblies and subassemblies such as, circuit cards, modules, rate gyros, electronic control amplifiers, electro-mechanical assemblies, random access memories, programmable read-only memories and various integrated circuits.
• Capable to certify the operational integrity of various night vision systems, and electro optical components.
• Skilled in recognizing methods to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures by reporting hardware and software malfunctions, initiates material deficiency reports both on equipment and in technical data.
• Experienced in debriefing aircrews to determine the nature of system malfunctions, then documents all maintenance performed and records information related to the system, LRU's, or shop repairable units on both aircraft and historical records.
• Should have experiences as a flight crew member for the purpose of diagnosing and recording malfunctions, or otherwise determining maintenance and repair requirements.
• Experienced in providing instructional training to other mechanics in regard to the repair of computer controlled automatic test equipment, line replaceable units and aircraft integrated systems.
• Experiences included participation in various types of readiness evaluations such as, Operational Readiness Evaluations (ORE), Command Logistics Readiness Inspections (CLRT-X), and Aviation Resource Management Surveys.
• May have experiences in performing additional duties such as, structural firefighting, aircraft handling, heavy equipment operation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment, or served as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• Knowledgeable in safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Higher academic college courses and degrees, that are aligned within the FWS Series 2610 work tasks, are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs operational checks, inspections, tests and troubleshooting on electronic integrated systems composed of a number of sensor subsystems: Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS), the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), the Improved Countermeasure Dispenser System (ICMD), the Night Vision Goggle System (NVG), the Air Data Subsystem, the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) and Doppler/GPS Navigation System (DGNS), Command Instrument Set (CIS) ; a logic subsystem-- the Multiplex Data Bus System (MUX), the Multiplex Remote Terminal Units (MRTU), Data Link Terminal Units (DLTU), and Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS); and actuating subsystems--, and the Digital Automatic Stabilization System (DASS), which includes the Stability Augmentation System (SAS) and Command Augmentation System (CAS) and Hover Augmentation System (HAS).
• Completes operational checks, inspections, tests and troubleshooting of Line Replaceable Units (LRU). Isolates unusual malfunctions using technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, tools and test equipment including automatic test equipment. Solves problems by analyzing installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics of the systems. Adjusts and aligns sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, display devices, controls, actuators, servos, computers and other related components. Removes faulty LRUs for shop repair. Installs serviceable components into aircraft and performs total systems alignments in accordance with existing technical manuals and directives. Accomplishes technical manual compliance and modification of components and systems and completes systems checkout for proper operation. Maintains, modifies, calibrates and inspects a wide variety of user test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
• Completes bench check, testing, repair, inspection, modification, programming, reprogramming, mating, adjusting, alignment, and analyzing of LRUs and shop replaceable units. Uses a variety of test equipment such as automatic test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, DTA computer, multi-meters, power-meters, and special purpose bench test sets. Tests and troubleshoots solid state electronic assemblies and subassemblies such as circuit cards, modules, rate gyros, electronic control amplifiers, electro-mechanical assemblies, random access memories, programmable read-only memories and various integrated circuits. Identifies faulty parts and repairs to level authorized. Ensures and certifies operational integrity of various night vision systems, and electro-optical components. Reassembles unit after repair, performs alignment and makes shop checks.
• Recommends methods to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures by reporting hardware and software malfunctions, initiates material deficiency reports both on equipment and in technical data, and assists in design changes as necessary. Conducts debriefing of aircrews to determine the nature of system malfunctions, then documents all maintenance performed and records information related to the system, LRU's, or shop repairable units on both aircraft and historical records.
• When designated on NGB Flying Status Orders, serves as member of flight crew for the purpose of diagnosing and recording malfunctions, or otherwise determining maintenance and repair requirements.
• Guides lower level mechanics in the performance of duties. Conducts on-the-job training on assigned systems and related support equipment and tasks to include classroom instruction as necessary.
• Processes and accounts for due-in supply assets. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected and maintained and that funds are not obligated for material or parts without proper justification.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness Evaluations (ORE), Command Logistics Readiness Inspections (CLRT-X), and Aviation Resource Management Surveys. May be required to perform additional duties such as structural firefighting, aircraft handling, heavy equipment operation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed