Electronics Technician (Raws)

Air Education and Training Command•Fort Rucker, AL

About The Position

The Electronics Technician provides technical expertise to maintain and certify Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS). The technician certifies assigned systems and subsystems to ensure compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration standards and safety requirements, and determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutting down systems. The role also provides technical guidance and training to other technicians and conducts on-the-job training for apprentices. It requires maintaining a safe and clean work environment and following established safety rules and procedures. The position supports a broad range of air traffic control and weather electronic systems, including radar, radio, instrument landing, and weather systems. It requires diagnosing complex equipment and system problems, interpreting technical documentation, using test and measurement equipment, and maintaining records. The employee must meet RAWS Career Field Education and Training Plan certification requirements, maintain annual proficiency certification, and may have certifications validated through the Quality Assurance evaluation program. This is a key, mission-essential position supporting wartime and contingency operations. It requires a pre-employment medical examination and is subject to random and short-notice drug testing. Work may include shift schedules, overtime, on-call telephone and pager standby, travel, and uncommon tours of duty. Work is performed indoors and outdoors at equipment sites, including in inclement weather or limited light, and may involve climbing towers and ladders with safety-climbing devices.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be qualified to drive government motor vehicles and qualify for flightline driving.
Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors.
Use of both arms and legs is required.
Must obtain CPR certification.
Must complete an annual occupational examination and wear prescribed aural protection.
Must complete recurring training to update knowledge of systems and procedures.
Must know procedures for storing and handling hazardous materials.
Must meet RAWS Career Field Education and Training Plan certification requirements and maintain annual proficiency certification.
Must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination and initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-10 level, or equivalent, applying extensive technical electronics knowledge, analytical and diagnostic techniques, and methods for developing or modifying work procedures to resolve complex problems.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-10 is required for GS-11 consideration when applicable.
Knowledge of electronic principles, practices, operating parameters, capabilities, limitations, and design of air traffic control and weather systems.
Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
Skill in interpreting technical data and analyzing problems in integrated systems involving complex circuits.
Skill in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment.
Ability to modify procedures or adapt equipment and techniques to solve complex technical problems or improve system performance.
Ability to trace electronics logic between systems and maintain effective professional working relationships.
Ability to use computer terminals and understand computer operating systems, networks, network topologies, transport devices, and data communications equipment.

Responsibilities

Certify assigned systems and subsystems for compliance with USAF and FAA standards and safety requirements.
Determine when equipment malfunctions warrant shutting down systems.
Provide technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians.
Conduct on-the-job training for apprentices in all phases of work.
Follow safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
Maintain required RAWS certification and annual proficiency; participate in validation of training certifications.
Use technical methods to analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex electronic systems and equipment problems.
Interpret technical data, including drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications, and use electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment.
Use computer terminals to enter and retrieve data, maintain records, and document actions.