Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

This position is located in the Electronics Branch of an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA) or Theatre Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG). Its purpose is to perform work involved in installing troubleshooting repairing modifying calibrating aligning and maintaining the complete electronic integrated systems on Army National Guard helicopters.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must complete the U.S. Army Hazmat Certification within six months of employment and complete the required hazmat recertification every two years.
• Must maintain the positions mandatory U.S. Army military requirements and continue on-the job proficiency requirements.
• Must maintain local network access IAW U.S. Army User Responsibilities and Guidance for Information Systems and Computer Security
• Must have the physical capability to stand climb walk bend crouch reach and stoop over extended periods of time.
• Must have the capability to lift carry push or otherwise handle items weighing up to 70 pounds
• Must possess a valid state drivers license to operate government motor vehicles for the state in which he or she lives or is principally employed in accordance with U.S. Army and Army National Guard Vehicle Operations Directives

Qualifications

Military Grades: ENLISTED

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 24 months of skill knowledge and abilities of the FWS 2610 work at the Electronics Branch of an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA) or Theatre Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG). Must have competencies in performing electronic integrated systems work activities on Army National Guard helicopters such as installing troubleshooting repairing modifying calibrating aligning and maintaining these systems. Skilled in performing operational checks inspections tests and troubleshooting on electronic integrated systems composed of a number of sensor subsystems: Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS) the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) the Improved Countermeasure Dispenser System (ICMD) the Night Vision Goggle System (NVG) the ARNG Data Subsystem the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) and Doppler/GPS Navigation System (DGNS) Command Instrument Set (CIS); a logic subsystem-- Multiplex Data Bus System (MUX) the Multiplex Remote Terminal Units (MRTU) Data Link Terminal Units (DLTU) and Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS); and actuating subsystems--Digital Automatic Stabilization System (DASS) which includes the Stability Augmentation System (SAS) and Command Augmentation System (CAS) and Hover Augmentation System (HAS). Skilled in conducting operational checks inspections tests and troubleshooting of Line Replaceable Units (LRU). Experienced in isolating unusual malfunctions using technical manuals schematics and wiring diagrams tools and test equipment including automatic test equipment. Competency in identifying and solving problems system concerns by analyzing installation circuitry and operating characteristics of these systems. Skilled in adjusting and aligning sensors transmitters amplifiers power supplies display devices controls actuators servos computers and other related components. Have technical expertise in removing faulty LRUs for shop repair. Skilled and knowledgeable in the installation of serviceable components into the aircraft and in performing total systems alignments in accordance with existing technical manuals and directives. Accomplished in following technical manual compliance and modification of components and systems; and and skilled in completing systems checks for proper operations. Skilled in maintaining modifying calibrating and inspecting a wide variety of user tests measurements and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). Skilled in completing bench checks testing repairs inspections modifications programming reprogramming mating adjusting alignments and analyzing of LRUs and shop replaceable units. Experienced in using a variety of test equipment such as automatic test equipment (ATE) oscilloscopes DTA computer multi-meters power-meters and special purpose bench test sets. Competent to test and troubleshoot solid state electronic assemblies and subassemblies such as circuit cards modules rate gyros electronic control amplifiers electro-mechanical assemblies random access memories programmable read-only memories and various integrated circuits. Capable to certify the operational integrity of various night vision systems and electro-optical components. Skilled in recognizing methods to improve equipment performance technical data and maintenance procedures by reporting hardware and software malfunctions initiates material deficiency reports both on equipment and in technical data. Experienced in debriefing aircrews to determine the nature of system malfunctions then documents all maintenance performed and records information related to the system LRUs or shop repairable units on both aircraft and historical records. Should have experience as a flight crew member for the purpose of diagnosing and recording malfunctions or otherwise determining maintenance and repair requirements. Experienced in providing instructional training to other mechanics regarding the repair of computer controlled automatic test equipment line replaceable units and aircraft integrated systems. Experiences included participation in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness Evaluations (ORE) Command Logistics Readiness Inspections (CLRT-X) and Aviation Resource Management Surveys. May have experience in performing additional duties such as structural firefighting aircraft handling heavy equipment operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment or served as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Knowledgeable in safety fire security and housekeeping regulations.