Electronics Mechanic - Title 32

Army National Guard Units • Dobbins AFB, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, permanent, excepted-service National Guard Title 32 position in the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 at Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia. The position requires membership in the Georgia Army National Guard and is open to current Georgia Army National Guard M-Day members. The mechanic repairs, inspects, maintains, modifies, overhauls, and installs moderately complex avionics electronics equipment, including radio, navigation, intercommunication, control, and stabilization systems. The work includes troubleshooting aircraft wiring and equipment, replacing defective parts, installing equipment in aircraft, and conducting operational tests. When designated on flying status orders, the mechanic may serve as a flight crew member to help identify and record malfunctions. The role also includes guiding and training lower-level mechanics, maintaining supply assets and equipment, participating in readiness evaluations, and complying with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping rules. Additional duties may include firefighting, aircraft handling, heavy equipment operation, facility maintenance, or emergency response.

Requirements

• Current membership in the Georgia Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement; military grades E3-E6 and EMOS 15F or 15N are listed as compatible.
• Experience or training demonstrating knowledge of electrical or electronic theory and common testing procedures, skill with electronics trade hand tools, and ability to read schematics.
• At least 18 months of specialized experience or training applying principles and theory to electronic systems or equipment.
• Experience diagnosing electronic equipment or system malfunctions and determining needed repairs.
• Experience performing mechanical repairs using precision measuring and calibrating equipment.
• Experience using complex test equipment, such as deviation meters and complex special test panels.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.
• Willingness to attend the Aviation Electronics Mechanic Course within six months of hire.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation; may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, a valid state driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment is required.
• Must undergo government-funded preplacement medical testing to determine fitness and eligibility for employment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants must substantiate qualifications in their own words and include beginning and ending month and year for all jobs listed on their resume.

Responsibilities

• Repair, inspect, maintain, modify, overhaul, and install avionics electronics equipment of moderate complexity.
• Troubleshoot components, assemblies, subassemblies, aircraft wiring harnesses, and connectors; diagnose malfunctions and determine needed repairs.
• Remove and replace defective electronic parts, including transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, and switches.
• Modify equipment according to published Modification Work Orders or Technical Bulletins.
• Install equipment in aircraft and complete operational tests.
• When designated on National Guard Bureau flying status orders, serve as a flight crew member to diagnose and record malfunctions or determine maintenance and repair requirements.
• Guide lower-level mechanics and conduct on-the-job training, including classroom instruction as necessary.
• Process and account for due-in supply assets; ensure materiel and equipment are stored, protected, and maintained properly, and that funds are not obligated without proper justification.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, including Operational Readiness Evaluations, Command Logistics Readiness Inspections, and Aviation Resource Management Surveys.
• Perform additional duties as required, potentially including structural firefighting, aircraft handling, heavy equipment operation, facility and equipment maintenance, or emergency response.
• Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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