Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Patrick AFB, FL

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and receive the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. They must also maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit and, on average, attend one weekend of military training per month. The position provides training to assigned personnel in the work performed. The mechanic maintains multi-system avionics complexes made up of integrated electronic avionics systems that perform multiple major functions. Work includes removing, installing, modifying, overhauling, troubleshooting, repairing, aligning, calibrating, and rebuilding systems associated with assigned aircraft, including automatic flight control, instrument, environmental, radar, communications, and navigation systems. The employee performs system and component testing, advises engineering personnel about the effects of proposed technical-order changes and modifications, and helps improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. The position requires compliance with safety, tool-control, security, and documentation procedures. Work takes place in hangars, outdoors, and on or in aircraft, sometimes in hazardous noise areas and other potentially hazardous conditions. Physical duties include lifting and carrying, walking, standing, bending, reaching, climbing, and operating special-purpose or motor vehicles. Work may involve exposure to weather extremes, aircraft fluids and hazardous materials, electrical and RF hazards, lasers, moving machinery and vehicles, and awkward or confined workspaces.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join, and maintain current certifications.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic with little to no supervision.
Must have the quality level of knowledge and skill required under the OPM WG-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family qualification standard; qualification emphasis is on quality of experience rather than a specified duration.
Knowledge of electronic theories and practices for complex integrated systems and integrated electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, optical, fiber-optic, and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of system applications and components such as radar, digital or analog computers, digital displays, and equipment cooling, and of mathematics including algebra and trigonometric functions.
Skill using standard electronics hand and power tools and setting up and operating automated test equipment, test stands, oscilloscopes, analyzers, frequency counters, and signal generators.
Ability to interpret complex system drawings, specifications, schematics, blueprints, technical orders, and other technical data.
Skill in troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining integrated electronic systems and understanding circuit operation and subsystem interactions.
Knowledge of testing and troubleshooting techniques and ability to analyze, modify, and repair complex electrical or environmental aircraft systems and components.
Skill calibrating and adjusting components such as amplifiers, proximity boxes, generators, and voltage regulators.
Ability to use electronic, electrical, or electromechanical test and measurement equipment and to comply with security, safety, documentation, and other applicable instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with workers and supervisors.
Basic computer skills and ability to use computer-based maintenance documentation and supply systems and learn new systems.
Knowledge of the USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures; ability to clean the work area or job site after work.
Meet the position's physical and visual requirements, including lifting and carrying, reaching, use of hands and fingers, walking, standing, bending, climbing, and specified visual and color-discrimination capabilities.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
A security clearance may be required; the position may be subject to random drug testing.
Must be able to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Remove, install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild multi-system integrated avionics complexes and aircraft electronic systems.
Perform pretest, operational (functional), and final testing of electronic systems, components, and subassemblies.
Advise engineering personnel on the operational and maintenance effects of proposed Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and equipment modifications.
Use safety practices and tool-control procedures, follow applicable safety rules, and maintain a safe, clean work area.
Prepare and execute training plans and provide training to assigned personnel.
Document and recommend ways to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures; report hardware and software malfunctions; initiate material deficiency reports; and assist with design changes as needed.
Comply with security procedures, regulations, and policies.