Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Morrisville, NC

5d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the North Carolina Army National Guard, AASF 1. The position performs maintenance on electronic integrated systems and related aircraft equipment, including inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, alignment, modification, and systems checkout. The mechanic diagnoses problems by analyzing system installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics; removes faulty line replaceable units (LRUs) for shop repair; and installs serviceable components in aircraft. Work includes maintaining and testing night vision systems and electro-optical components, documenting maintenance, and supporting aircraft readiness.

The position also provides guidance and on-the-job training to lower-level mechanics, participates in readiness evaluations, and serves as a member of a flight crew when needed to diagnose and record malfunctions. As CADS/PADS Coordinator, the mechanic orders, tracks, receives, issues, transports, stores, and disposes of explosive cartridges and other explosives in accordance with applicable procedures. The employee must be an eligible member of the employing state's National Guard, serve in a compatible military assignment, and wear the military uniform.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, including a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership and employment in the military grade listed; military grades are enlisted E4–E7.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Experience or training demonstrating knowledge of electronic theories and practices to identify, isolate, and repair malfunctions in complex integrated systems, including tracing deficiencies through system units and interpreting error data.
• Thorough knowledge of digital and analog circuits, electromechanical devices, solid-state devices, digital techniques, synchro/servo operation, and integrated circuit theory.
• Ability to interpret and trace schematics, logic diagrams, and wiring diagrams, and to use a wide variety of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
• At least 18 months of specialized experience or training applying the principles, basic functions, and theory of electronic integrated systems equipment.
• Experience diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic integrated systems equipment.
• Experience making mechanical repairs requiring precision measuring and calibrating equipment.
• Experience using a wide variety of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
• Experience interpreting technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational checks, inspections, tests, and troubleshooting on electronic integrated systems and line replaceable units (LRUs).
• Analyze system installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics to locate deficiencies and solve problems.
• Adjust and align sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, display devices, controls, actuators, servos, computers, and related components.
• Remove faulty LRUs for shop repair, install serviceable components in aircraft, and perform total systems alignments and system checkout.
• Ensure technical manual compliance and modify components and systems as required.
• Maintain, modify, calibrate, and inspect user test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
• Bench-check, test, repair, inspect, modify, program, reprogram, mate, adjust, align, and analyze LRUs and shop replaceable units.
• Use test equipment including automatic test equipment, oscilloscopes, DTA computers, multimeters, power meters, and special-purpose bench test sets.
• Test and troubleshoot solid-state electronic assemblies and subassemblies, identify faulty parts, and repair them.
• Certify operational integrity of night vision systems and electro-optical components; perform alignment and shop checks.
• Debrief aircrews about system malfunctions and document maintenance and system, LRU, and shop-repair information in aircraft and historical records.
• Serve as a flight crew member to diagnose and record malfunctions.
• Guide lower-level mechanics and conduct on-the-job training on assigned systems.
• Ensure materials and equipment are properly stored, protected, and maintained, and that funds are not obligated for materials or parts without proper justification.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations.
• Serve as CADS/PADS Coordinator; order explosive cartridges through TAMIS, track aircraft CADS/PADS status, receive explosives from the ammunition supply point, issue and transport explosives, and store and dispose of outdated explosives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employee and family access to a range of benefits. Specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

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