The primary purpose of this position is to perform journey-level electronic integrated systems mechanic tasks to include: operating, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, aligning, modifying, rebuilding, overhauling, reassembling, calibrating, and certifying the components of the 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

Duties

Tests, maintains, calibrates, and repairs advanced avionics systems using a multi-system test configuration or specialized avionics test stations Tests, maintains, calibrates, and repairs advanced multi-system test stations and specialized avionics test stations Trains lesser skilled workers Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May be requires to work an uncommon tour of duty to include shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Required a high degree of manual dexterity, eye to hand coordination, prolonged standing, walking, and normal color vision
• Expected to maintain 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 travel by regularly scheduled passenger military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignment
• May be required to support other units in performing on- or off-equipment maintenance
• Must maintain Red X qualification
• Maintains currency in ancillary training by accomplishing assigned training in a timely manner
• Performs related duties as required and/or assigned
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret 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 AirForce, national security, and public safety

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of 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, Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic, 2610 series. 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 do the work of the position without more than normal supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: I. Working 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 C-17 Automatic Test Station (CA TE) 2. Comprehensive knowledge of electronics, C-17 Automatic Test Station (CATE), interface test adapters (IT A), display unit test set (DUTS), 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, align, and determine if the malfunction is in the test software, the unit under test, or the test station. 3. Thorough knowledge of the interaction of aircraft avionic multi-systems that are interfaced with the C-17 Automatic Test Station (CATE), ITA, DUTS test station in the work center (e.g., electronic flight controls, environmental and fire detection control, radar and radio navigation, warning and caution, mission computer/electronic displays, and integrated radio management). 4. Skill in analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing malfunctions in the C-17 Automatic Test Station (CATE), !TA, DUTS, 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. 5. 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 sub-systems, test station, and software to formulate overall multi-system operation needed to analyze performance, test, inspect, troubleshoot, identify and isolate malfunctions, disassemble, modify, repair, rebuild, overhaul calibrate, and align all components of the C-17 Automatic Test Station (CATE), !TA, DUTS, specialized avionics test sets, 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 rep1aceab1e units (LRU) to include mission computers, heads-up display, instrument, flight controls, malfunction display, sensors signal interface, air data, communications, interphone, instrument landing, station keeping equipment, radar, and cryptographic systems 6. Ability to use common and peculiar hand tools, logic analyzers, independent and computer controlled 1553 databus simulators/analyzers, independent and computer controlled ARINC-429 databus simulators/analyzers, RF signal generators, TF 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 C-17 Automatic Test Station (CATE), IT A, DUTS, other test equipment, 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 LRUs to include mission computers, heads-up display, instrument, flight controls, malfunction display, sensors signal interface, air data, communications, interphone, instrument landing, station keeping equipment, and radar. PHYSICAL EFFORT Physical effort involves lifting components and equipment and working in tiring and uncomfortable position. Items lifted generally weigh up to 40 pounds and occasionally in excess of 40 pounds WORKING CONDITION Work is performed inside in a shop environment. Mechanics are subject to injuries such as cuts and bruises and may be subject to ganger from exposure to hazardous materials, high pressure air, high noise level, electrical shock, RF radiation, and burns from soldering irons PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JB Charleston 101 E Hill Blvd Bldg 503 JB Charleston, SC 29404 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]