Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Jacksonville, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Title 32), Position Description Number D2240P01, with the Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on complex integrated aircraft electronic systems. Work includes inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, removing and replacing line-replaceable units, isolating unusual malfunctions, repairing and aligning systems, and completing system checks in accordance with technical orders and directives. The mechanic uses technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, tools, and test equipment, including automatic test equipment and Flight Line Test Systems, to analyze and resolve complex system problems. Systems may include integrated flight and countermeasures systems, navigation and communications equipment, displays, flight controls, air-data and instrumentation systems, and related aircraft systems. The position also maintains, modifies, calibrates, and inspects test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.

The work is primarily indoors in well-lit, heated, and ventilated areas, but may involve working on aircraft in high, restricted, or confined locations and in heat, cold, or inclement weather. The position involves physical exertion, including lifting and carrying items weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds, as well as stooping, bending, and standing for extended periods. The mechanic is exposed to hazards including electrical shock, cuts, burns from electrical or RF energy and soldering irons, explosive detonation, high noise, and the handling and inspection of chaff and flare devices.

This is an excepted-service, Title 32 dual-status technician position requiring membership in a compatible military assignment in the Florida National Guard before placement. The selected applicant must wear the military uniform. The position is advertised at WG-2610-12/13, with the possibility of training and development to the full journeyman level for a less-than-fully-qualified selectee; advancement is not automatic and depends on assignments and performance.

Requirements

• Membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement.
• Must meet a compatible enlisted AFSC requirement. The posting identifies AFSCs 2A374, 2A375, 2A334, or 2A335; the initial conditions also specify 2A374 or 2A375 to qualify for WG-13.
• For WG-12, at least a three-skill level in a compatible AFSC and 12 months of relevant experience performing integrated avionics maintenance duties.
• For WG-13, at least a seven-skill level in a compatible AFSC and 12 months of relevant experience performing integrated avionics maintenance duties.
• For WG-13 ANG Dual Status Technician positions, 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.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must upload the most recent vMPF and supporting documentation where applicable.
• Military rank must be enlisted E-3 through E-6.
• Applicants using education to qualify must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting their education claims.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with integrated aircraft avionics, automatic flight control systems, instrument systems, inertial or radar navigation systems, and related aircraft electronic systems.
• For a less-than-fully-qualified selectee, the position offers the potential for training and development to the full journeyman level.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on complex integrated electronic systems.
• Conduct operational checks, inspections, and tests; troubleshoot systems; and remove and replace line-replaceable units.
• Isolate unusual malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, tools, automatic test equipment, and Flight Line Test Systems.
• Analyze system installations, circuitry, and operating characteristics to resolve complex problems.
• Adjust and align system sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, displays, controls, transponders, actuators, servos, computers, and related components.
• Install serviceable components in aircraft and perform system alignment and harmonization in accordance with technical orders and directives.
• Complete technical order compliance work and system or component modifications, followed by thorough operational checks.
• Maintain, modify, calibrate, and inspect test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
• Install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, align, and calibrate integrated avionics systems and associated components.
• Evaluate system operation by analyzing waveforms, voltage, current, power indications, computer registers, and printouts.
• Analyze fault codes, determine repair sequences, and perform repairs.
• Handle, inspect, and store explosive devices associated with chaff and flare dispensers.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits for the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized if payment is determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized if payment is determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

What This Job Offers

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