Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Fort Carson, CO

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a military technician position with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility (ASF) Carson West, at Fort Carson, Colorado. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve and is in the Logistics Career Field. The mechanic tests and maintains complex electrical and avionic systems, including electrical power control systems, documents maintenance actions, uses complex test equipment, and researches technical aids.

Work is usually performed indoors in well-lit, heated, and ventilated areas; outdoor work is generally in good weather. Special or emergency work may occur in inclement weather on icy, wet, or slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces, and maintenance stands. Hazards may include high voltage, RF and IR radiation, aircraft rotors, jet blast, hazardous noise, hot components, falls, fumes, solvents, dust, dirt, grease, and oil.

The work involves prolonged standing; frequent kneeling, bending, stooping, stretching, climbing, and descending aircraft and maintenance stands; and sometimes working in cramped or awkward positions. The employee frequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 20 pounds without assistance and may carry heavier objects with assistance. The position requires a background investigation, drug testing, and a pre-employment medical examination. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• Must be an active member as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, including inspecting electrical equipment, diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions, and completing repairs with hand and power tools.
• Must undergo a personnel security investigation and may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Must meet Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Must pass a medical examination prior to employment.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must meet the physical demands of the work, including lifting and carrying objects up to 20 pounds without assistance and heavier objects with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform full testing procedures on complex electrical and avionic systems.
• Maintain electrical power control systems.
• Document maintenance actions.
• Use a variety of complex test equipment.
• Research technical aids.
• Inspect electrical equipment, diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot their causes, and repair equipment using hand and power tools.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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