Electronics Mechanic

Full Job Description

About the Position: Responsible for the installation, repair and testing of airborne electronic systems, including radio and radar navigation systems, radar altimeter systems and instrumentation systems, identification transponder systems and radio communication systems tests stability control, augmentation systems (SCAS) and Automatic Flight Control Systems (AFCS).

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

If you are currently stationed in the overseas area, all of your overseas time will be credited toward your current overseas tour end date.

Your overseas time served will not reset upon accepting this assignment.

If you have returned from OCONUS within the past 2 years or less, your time previously served in the OCONUS area will be credited to your 5-year overseas rotation upon accepting this assignment.

Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform common by assisting in: Install, modify, remove and replace automated test equipment to troubleshoot components and other electronics equipment.

Perform operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Routine Maintenance Theory of Electronics Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics PHYSICAL EFFORT: Makes repairs from work stands where parts are difficult to reach.

Required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

May be required to lift parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds; occasionally may lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside or outside.

Inside areas may be drafty and noisy. Incumbent is subject to injuries such as electric shock, cuts and bruises, as well as burns caused by electrical or RF energy.

May be required to wear protective clothing and equipment.

Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation.

Military Retirees: Within the DoD (Department of Defense), including non-appropriated fund positions, the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following the retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C.

5305. Major Duties:

• Responsible for the installation, repair and testing of airborne electronic systems.
• Reads schematics, wiring diagrams and diagnose avionics and electrical wiring problems.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs on the UH-60 electrical systems and its components.
• Performs unit and intermediate maintenance on tactical communications security (COMSEC), communication, navigation, identification friend or foe (IFF), and flight control equipment.
• Repairs, replaces and performs operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment and traces avionic and wiring harnesses using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose and isolate faults and effect repairs.
• Performs operational tests of all equipment and systems after installation, works off last-minute discrepancies, and adjusts controls and connections to permit inspection and acceptance.