Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position combines regular career civil service employment with required membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit. ARTs receive federal employee benefits and average one weekend of military training per month. The incumbent performs ART duties and may be assigned non-ART duties, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies. The position may require support for other units, travel for temporary duty maintenance or training, and flight in military or contract aircraft. The incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and current certifications. The position involves shift work with uncommon tours of duty, and may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency overtime.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be a current Air Force Reserve member or willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic with little to no supervision.
Knowledge of electronic theory and practices for complex integrated systems and their electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, optical, fiber-optic, and mechanical components.
Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra and trigonometric functions, as applied to integrated systems.
Skill in setting up and operating automated test equipment, test stands, oscilloscopes, analyzers, frequency counters, and signal generators.
Skill in interpreting complex drawings, specifications, schematics, blueprints, and technical orders.
Skill in troubleshooting, installing, repairing, maintaining, calibrating, and adjusting complex electronic, electrical, and environmental systems and components.
Knowledge of testing and troubleshooting techniques and of the capabilities and limitations of complex electronic systems.
Skill in using standard hand and power tools of the electronics trade and a variety of electronic, electrical, or electromechanical test and measurement equipment.
Knowledge of the USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures.
Ability to comply with security, safety, documentation, and other applicable regulations and instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with workers and supervisors using oral and written reports.
Basic computer skills; ability to use computer-based maintenance documentation and supply systems and learn new systems.
Must maintain current certifications.
Must be able to meet the stated functional and sensory requirements, including lifting and carrying, reaching, using both hands, walking, standing, bending, climbing, and operating special-purpose or motor vehicles.
Must be able to work in hangars, outdoors, on or in aircraft, confined spaces, awkward positions, and potentially hazardous environments involving noise, weather extremes, aircraft fluids, electrical hazards, radiation, lasers, and moving equipment.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
A security clearance may be required.
May be subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Advance in hire may be authorized when supported by demonstrable proof.
Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
Appropriate unpaid, part-time, and volunteer experience may receive qualifying experience credit.

Responsibilities

Remove, install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild integrated avionics systems and related components.
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 and equipment modifications.
Follow safety practices and tool-control procedures, and maintain a safe and clean work area.
Prepare and execute training plans to maximize training effectiveness.
Document and recommend methods to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures.
Report hardware and software malfunctions, initiate material deficiency reports for equipment and technical data, and assist with design changes as needed.
Support maintenance for other units and perform temporary-duty maintenance or training as assigned.