Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position is part of the regular career civil service and requires the incumbent to maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit. ARTs receive an average of one weekend of military training per month and must meet both civilian job qualifications and Air Force Reserve requirements, including wearing the uniform and maintaining job-specific military specialty requirements. The position maintains multi-system avionics complexes made up of integrated electronic systems on assigned aircraft. Work includes removing, installing, modifying, overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, aligning, calibrating, and rebuilding systems. The mechanic may work on automatic flight control, instrument, environmental, radar, communications, and navigation systems. The position also provides training to assigned personnel. Work is performed in a shop and outdoors on aircraft, where employees may encounter inclement weather, noise, hazardous materials, high-pressure air, electrical shock, RF radiation, and soldering burns. The role involves lifting and carrying equipment, working in uncomfortable positions, standing and walking for extended periods, and using hand and power tools and test equipment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must meet the OPM Federal Wage System WG-2600 qualification standard and the position's screen-out element: ability to perform the work of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision.
Demonstrated knowledge of assembling, installing, repairing, and maintaining integrated electronic systems, including circuit theory and interactions among subsystems.
Skill using electronic, electrical, or electromechanical test and measurement equipment and standard electronics-trade hand and power tools.
Knowledge of electronic theory and practices for one or more complex integrated systems, and mathematics including algebra and trigonometric functions.
Knowledge of testing and troubleshooting techniques and ability to analyze, modify, and repair complex electrical or environmental systems and components on assigned aircraft.
Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, including applicable military qualifications and physical fitness standards.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
Must meet the physical and functional requirements, including lifting and carrying equipment, manual dexterity, prolonged standing and walking, climbing, reaching, and required visual, color-discrimination, depth-perception, and hearing abilities.
Subject to random drug testing.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays.
May be required to fly in military or contract aircraft for temporary duty maintenance or training.
Must use direct deposit; a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

Remove, install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild integrated avionics systems and complexes.
Maintain one or more complete electronic integrated systems associated with assigned aircraft, including applicable automatic flight control, instrument, environmental, radar, communications, and navigation systems.
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.
Review and analyze maintenance data; assess whether testing, troubleshooting, and repair procedures are adequate; and recommend tests, procedural changes, or data corrections.
Analyze equipment failures and malfunctions and suggest changes to improve operation.
Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning equipment, sweeping, organizing the assigned area, and positioning tools and equipment.
Ensure tools are properly marked, calibrated, secured, serviceable, and inventoried according to established procedures.
Prepare and execute training plans, maintain personal qualifications, and provide instruction, guidance, and training to others.
Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve membership and job-specific military requirements.