Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • Buckley AFB, CO

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Colorado Air National Guard, 140 AMXS. 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. The mechanic performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and analyzes maintenance data to assess whether testing, troubleshooting, and repair procedures are adequate. The position may involve devising and recommending tests, procedural changes, or corrections to technical data.

The mechanic troubleshoots operational malfunctions and assesses system performance using aircrew debrief information, Technical Orders, diagrams and engineering drawings, data analysis, common and system-specific test equipment, and built-in system tests. The position recommends ways to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures; reports hardware and software malfunctions; initiates material deficiency reports; and assists with design changes as needed. The mechanic may upload and download chaff/flare dispensers and performs other duties as assigned.

The position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment and requires the selectee to wear the military uniform and participate in direct deposit. The selectee must be a member of, or eligible to transfer to, the Colorado Air National Guard and hold a compatible military grade and assignment. A security clearance may be required; applicants must possess or be able to obtain a required clearance within one year of appointment.

Requirements

• Must hold military grade E-1 through E-6.
• Must be a member of the Colorado Air National Guard or eligible to transfer.
• Must have a compatible military assignment in AFSC 2A3X4, 2A3X5, or 2A9X4.
• For WG-12, at least 18 months of specialized experience installing, modifying, overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, aligning, calibrating, and rebuilding integrated multi-system avionics complexes.
• For WG-12, at least 18 months of experience performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on multi-complex electronic integrated systems.
• For WG-12, at least 18 months of experience conducting operational checks, inspections, tests, troubleshooting, and removal and replacement of line replaceable units.
• For WG-12, at least 18 months of experience solving problems by analyzing system installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics.
• For WG-12, at least 18 months of experience working with integrated systems such as flight director instrumentation, air data systems, engine indication, hydraulic and fuel quantity indication, VHF/UHF communications, satellite communications, secure voice communications, fire control radar, electronic countermeasures, data links, IFF, GPS navigation, and tactical air navigation systems.
• For WG-12, at least 18 months of experience evaluating integrated-system operating characteristics by observing, measuring, and analyzing voltage, current, power indications, and computer registers.
• For WG-13, at least 18 months of experience reviewing and analyzing maintenance data, assessing the sufficiency of test, troubleshooting, and repair criteria, and devising or recommending tests, procedural changes, or data corrections.
• For WG-13, at least 18 months of experience troubleshooting operational malfunctions and analyzing system performance using aircrew debrief data, Technical Orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, data analysis, test equipment, and built-in system tests.
• For WG-13, at least 18 months of experience applying electronic theories and practices to identify, isolate, and repair malfunctions in complex integrated systems, including interpreting error data and tracing problems through system units.
• A resume must document specialized experience with start and end dates in mm/yy format and describe the applicant’s personal experience for each applicable qualification.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required specialized experience.
• Must submit all required documentation.
• For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid state driver’s license for the state where the applicant lives or is principally employed.
• For a position requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
• Must be registered in E-Verify as part of employment eligibility verification.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild integrated multi-system avionics complexes.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on one or more multi-complex electronic integrated systems.
• Review and analyze maintenance data and assess whether testing, troubleshooting, and repair criteria are adequate.
• Devise and recommend tests, procedural changes, or corrections to maintenance data.
• Troubleshoot operational malfunctions and analyze system performance using aircrew debrief data, Technical Orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, data analysis, test equipment, and built-in system tests.
• Recommend improvements to equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures.
• Report hardware and software malfunctions and initiate material deficiency reports concerning equipment and technical data.
• Assist with design changes as necessary.
• Upload and download chaff/flare dispensers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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