Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

As a ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC WG/13 duties include:

1. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on one or more multi-complex electronic integrated systems. Completes operational checks inspections tests trouble shooting removal and replacement of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) which are linked with integrated systems and LRUs which are independent or associated with nonintegrated systems. Isolates unusual malfunctions using technical orders schematics wiring diagrams tools and test equipment including automatic test equipment and Flight Line Test Systems (FLTS). Solves complex problems by analyzing installation circuitry and operating characteristics of the systems. Adjusts and aligns system sensors transmitters amplifiers power supplies display devices controls transponders actuators servos computers and other related components. Installs serviceable components into aircraft and performs total systems alignment and harmonization in accordance with existing technical orders and directives. Accomplishes technical order compliances modification of components/systems and completes thorough system checks for proper operation. Maintains modifies calibrates and inspects a wide variety of user test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). Installs modifies overhauls maintains troubleshoots repairs rebuilds aligns and calibrates complete electronic avionics multi-systems control. Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of complex aircraft avionics and or ECM systems such as the electronics package in a highly automated aircraft where the integrated flight and Integrated Countermeasures System electronic multiplex communications bus Inertial Navigation System multi-function displays head-up display data transfer equipment Global Positioning System Situation Awareness Data-Link (SADL) Data Modem Flight Control System pitot-static system and related instrumentation flight director instrumentation Central Air Data Computer engine hydraulic and fuel quantity indicating systems voice message warning VHF UHF SATCOM Data intercom secure voice communications Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN). Evaluates operational characteristics of the integrated systems by observing and analyzing waveforms voltage current power indications computer registers and printouts. Analyzes the malfunctions encountered through fault codes determines repair sequence process and performs the repairs.

2. Reviews and analyzes maintenance data; determines if criteria are sufficient to provide adequate test troubleshooting and repair procedures; devises and recommends tests procedural changes or data corrections. Aligns adjusts and performs final calibrations on integrated systems to determine successful repairs. Analyzes equipment failure and malfunctions and suggests changes to improve operation. Monitors the operation of complex interrelated systems analyzes operating trends proposes preventative maintenance down time to assure continued operating capability and recommends components for overhaul or engineering evaluation for disposal. Applies technical data and equipment specifications to determine the impact that equipment modifications or substitutions will have upon integrated multi-system operations and various maintenance alignment procedures. Uses algebraic and trigonometric functions to adapt standard formulas to the specific requirements of the integrated system. Installs operates and repairs prototype or experimental electronic systems such as inertial navigation automatic flight control as assigned. Advises Aerospace Engineering personnel on the operation and maintenance effects of proposed Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) modifications on new or existing equipment. Interacts directly with aircrews for mission/sortie debrief and enhanced system troubleshooting.

3. Troubleshoots operational malfunctions and analyzes system performance utilizing aircrew debrief data Technical Orders schematic and wiring diagrams engineering drawings data analysis common and system-specific test equipment and built in system tests. Performs on and off-equipment maintenance on systems such as automatic flight control instruments communication navigation and inertial navigation. Coordinates back shop bench check (if applicable completes testing repair inspection modification programming reprogramming mating adjusting alignment and analyzing of LRUs and shop replaceable units (SRUs). Uses a variety of test equipment such as automatic test equipment (ATE) oscilloscopes frequency counters phase-angle voltmeters optical alignment equipment digital pitot-static testers programming units and special purpose test analyzers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Military membership in the Nebraska National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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.

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:AREA 1 2 and 3

DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Nebraska Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: Maximum: E6; Minimum: E1; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised.

Compatibility will be followed in accordance with 32 USC 709(b) and 10 USC 10216

Compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position. Selectee has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible military assignment.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the applicants knowledge to perform duties such as install modify overhaul maintain troubleshoot repair align calibrate and rebuild multi-system avionics complexes. Ability to collect and analyze data effectively efficiently and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
WG-12: - 18 months experience or training demonstrating the ability to repair align and adjust major integrated electronic systems such as inertial navigation system automatic flight control or fire control system. Extensive knowledge of electronic pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical systems in order to understand and predict the progressive effects of malfunctions throughout the interrelated units and to predict areas of technical difficulty in order to assist lower grade employees. Through knowledge of the application of electronic theories and practices to one or more complex integrated systems such as fire control inertial navigation or automatic landing control systems. Broad knowledge of such applications as radar digital or analog computers digital or cathode ray tube display devices etc. and specific knowledge of the technology and practices which integrate these components into a total functional system. Knowledge of mathematics including algebra and basic trigonometric functions in order to adapt standard formulas to the specific requirements of the integrated system. Ability to follow drawings for integrated electronic systems such as radar navigation systems which integrate terrain information from the radar pitch roll and turn rate etc. from sensing devices and actuate control relays. Ability to trace the effect of a change in one subsystem to other integrated subsystems and determine which controls and devices must be changed or adjusted to compensate. Ability to diagnose and determine needed repairs for malfunctions in electronics systems such as weapons control where knowledge of the entire system is necessary to interpret error data and trace back through a number of units of the system to locate the deficiency.

WG-13: 18 months experience or training demonstrating the ability to repair overhaul rebuild align and adjust complete multi-systems such as the electronics package in a highly automated aircraft where target acquisition and tracking weapons control aircraft attitude control navigation and other complex functions are performed by numerous systems which are extensively interconnected with data feedback loops. Applies comprehensive knowledge of all major units of the complete multisystem i.e. how they function independently how they are interfaced in the integrated subsystems and how the subsystems interact to achieve operating specifications. Able to determine proper sequence of operations and start point in sequential operations in order to pinpoint areas of malfunction. Extensive practical knowledge of the theories and practices of electromagnetic propagation electronic circuits computer theory hydraulic or pneumatic control and power systems and many other areas covering a wide range of system applications. Broad knowledge of the interactions among a number of closely integrated complex systems. Knowledge of mathematics including trigonometry to calculate power relation ships signal phasing etc. Ability to interpret drawings for multisystem complexes such as the complete electronics package for an aircraft including numerous interconnections of signal paths both between and within individual subsystems of the multisystem complex. Ability to isolate malfunctions of complete multiple integrated systems consisting of closely interrelated fire control bombing-navigation flight control countermeasures or similar systems and to determine the methods of repair where extremely complex relationships exist among numerous interconnected units and control circuits not only within the individual control systems but between them as well requiring complete knowledge of all electronic mechanical and or optical systems and units. Performs on-equipment or off-equipment maintenance on one or more complete electronic integrated systems associated with the assigned aircraft and/or maintenance on automatic flight control systems instrument systems inertial and radar navigation systems