Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

- Tests maintains calibrates and repairs advanced avionics systems using a multi-system test configuration or specialized avionics test stations.

- DIGITAL ANALOG VIDEO (DAV)/TEST MEASUREMENT AND DIAGNOSTICEQUIPMENT/SYSTEM PECULAR MAINTENANCE: Tests maintains calibrates and repairs advanced multi-system test stations and specialized avionics test stations.

- Effectively communicates information to the proper channels. IAW applicable directives prepares all necessary forms and records associated with scheduling and repair of units and prepares deficiency reports on defective systems components or inaccurate technical data. Maintains historical data of repaired components and test stations.

- Utilizes safety practices and procedures complies with security regulations directives and policies and maintains a safe and clean work area.

- Uses and maintains tools and test equipment required to accomplish duties: Ensures tools are properly marked calibrated (if necessary) and are secured when area is unattended. Certifies work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Performs shift work with uncommon tours of duty.
• Maintains job proficiency by reading/reviewing new or revised technical orders or related publications and by completing applicable CDC OJT and FTD classes as required.
• May be required to fly in military or contract aircraft for TDY maintenance or training in accordance with the JTRs.
• May be required to support other units in performing on- or off-equipment maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is ability to the work of a Electronic Integrated System Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physical effort involves lifting components and equipment and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Items lifted generally weigh up to 40 pounds and occasionally objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds. Requires a high degree of manual dexterity eye to hand coordination prolonged standing walking and normal color vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside in a shop environment and outside on the aircraft subject to inclement weather. Mechanics are subject to injuries such as cuts and bruises and may be subject to danger from exposure to hazardous materials high pressure air high noise level electrical shock RF radiation and bums from soldering irons.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of the abbreviated test language for all systems and programming principles sufficient to analyze aircraft and test multi-systems pneumatic equipment and computerized test station software and software problems sufficient to make recommendations to software engineers to correct problems resulting from software and hardware deficiencies and advise engineers on the effect of proposed changes or modifications to software or subsystems that effect the entire aircraft multi-system or digital analog video (DAV) multi-system test station.
2. Knowledge of electronics software controlled test multi-system DAV automated test station interface test adapters (IT A) display unit test set (DUTS) DAV associated equipment (electrical load bank video pattern generator memory loader/verifier video monitors and pneumatic test sets) test stations and their peripherals) test results a variety of test equipment self-test programs and technical data containing schematic diagrams signal and data diagrams test procedures program information and mathematical formulas to analyze performance inspect test troubleshoot identify and isolate malfunctions repair disassemble assemble rebuild overhaul modify calibrate. Knowledge of the interaction of aircraft avionic multi-systems that are interfaced with the test multi-system DAV automated test station ITA DUTS DAV associated equipment (electrical load bank video pattern generator memory loader/verifier video monitors heads-up display and pneumatic test sets) test station in the work center (electronic flight controls environmental and fire detection control radar and radio navigation warning and caution mission computer/electronic displays and integrated radio management)
3. Skill in analyzing troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in the test multi-system DAV automated test station ITA DUTS DAV associated equipment (electrical load bank video pattern generator memory loader/verifier video monitors heads-up display and pneumatic test sets) test software and aircraft avionic multi-systems to include electronic flight controls environmental and fire detection control radar and radio navigation warning and caution mission computer/electronic displays and integrated radio management.
4. Ability to adapt and extend applicable technical guidance directives schematics logic and wiring diagrams programming tables computer program flow charts software user guides computer program listings and factory drawings for the subsystems test station and software to formulate overall multisystem operation needed to analyze performance test inspect troubleshoot identify and isolate malfunctions disassemble modify repair rebuild overhaul calibrate and align all components of the test multi-system DAV automated test station ITA DUTS DAV associated equipment (electrical load bank video pattern generator memory loader/verifier video monitors heads-up display and pneumatic test sets) specialized avionics test sets (APN240 APNB controlled APXB controlled ARC164 ARINC429 controller tactical air navigation) aircraft avionic multi-systems to include electronic flight controls environmental and fire detection control radar and radio navigation warning and caution mission computer/electronic displays and integrated radio management composed of line replaceable units (LRU) to include mission computers heads-up display instrument flight controls malfunction display sensors signal interface air data communications interphone.
5. Ability to use common and peculiar hand tools logic analyzers independent and computer controlled 1553 data bus simulator/analyzers independent and computer controlled ARINC-429 data bus simulator/analyzers RF signal generators IF signal generators audio signal generators voltage measurement devices used to measure continuous wave RF pulsed RF amplitude modulated RF frequency modulated RF audio DC pulsed DC and AC signals to troubleshoot repair calibrate and maintain the test multi-system DAV automated test station ITA DUTS DAV associated equipment electrical load bank video pattern generator memory loader/verifier video monitors heads-up display and pneumatic test sets most test equipment aircraft avionic multisystem to include electronic flight controls environmental and fire detection control radar and radio navigation warning and caution mission computer/electronic displays and integrated radio management composed of LRUs to include mission computers heads-up display instrument flight controls malfunction display sensors signal interface air data communications.
6. Ability to interpret and comply with regulations and instructions on security safety documentation and other publications governing the performance of duties. Ability to effectively communicate with workers and supervisors in English using both oral and written reports. Basic computer skills are required. Individual must be able to access and use computer-based maintenance documentation and supply systems and be capable of assimilating training on new systems as they are developed and implemented. Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures. Ability to clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work.