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TITLE 5 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (MI 127 OG)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$82,372 - $107,090

per year

Closes

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining and certifying air traffic control and landing systems for the Air National Guard to ensure they operate safely and reliably for aviation operations.

The role requires hands-on technical work like troubleshooting, repairing, and testing complex electronic equipment, often in collaboration with federal aviation experts.

It's a good fit for someone with military or civilian experience in electronics repair who enjoys detail-oriented work in a high-stakes environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-10 level in electronic systems theory, diagnosis, and repair
  • Proficiency in using precision measuring, calibrating, and complex test equipment like deviation meters and special test panels
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and schematic diagrams for troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Experience installing, modifying, testing, repairing, and certifying integrated electronic systems
  • Knowledge of USAF and FAA standards for air traffic control and landing systems certification
  • Skills in optimization, analysis, periodic testing, and corrective procedures to minimize system interruptions
  • Military or civilian background as a technician, inspector, or mechanic in electronics

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (MI 127 OG), Position Description Number NGT5763000 and is part of the MI 127 Wing, National Guard.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.

This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 and above - must have 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training in utilizing principles, basic functions, and application of theory of electronic systems or equipment.

Experience in diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems.

Experience in making mechanical repairs that required the use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment.

Experience in using complex test equipment such as deviation meters, complex special test panels, etc.

Experience which demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

AND Work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment.

This experience must have included the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions.Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.

Major Duties:

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION*** This position is located at an Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Air Traffic Control (ATC) Squadron, Airfield Systems Flight.

The purpose of the position is to provide technical expertise to maintain and certify Air traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS).

This includes performing investigation, analysis, diagnosis, testing, tuning, correction, optimization, alignment, and verification/certification to ensure continuous and reliable operation of air traffic control and landing and communication systems.

Certifies assigned systems and sub-systems to ensure compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established standards and safety requirements.

ATCALS cannot be used unless certified by the employee. These systems include (insert specific system(s) here).

Installs, modifies, tests, repairs, overhauls, calibrates, maintains, evaluates, and certifies performance of complex integrated and interfacing electronic systems.

Ensures systems are operating at peak efficiency with minimum interruptions by performing optimization, analysis, periodic testing, and corrective procedures.

Makes overall evaluation and determination as to whether or not the facilities are operating within prescribed standards and tolerances.

Required to assist in formalized inspections of facilities and equipment.

Assists in flight check inspection and joint acceptance of newly installed equipment and/or major modifications to the system(s) as required.

Participates in the installation, modification, and final testing of all newly installed ATCALS and weather equipment.

Collaborates with FAA flight inspection personnel regarding in-flight and/or ground check tolerances and makes on-the-spot determinations as to what actions to take to return system(s) to operable condition.

Provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment.

Develops and recommends changes in procedures and technical instructions to ensure more efficient operations and/or reduction in maintenance time.

Maintains inspection and certification records that are required by technical orders, applicable regulations, and operating instructions. Annotates modifications on historical reports and records.

Documents maintenance and training using computerized and manual methods.

Analyzes equipment historical documents and maintenance records for trends, prepares reports on trend analysis, and recommends corrective actions.

Carries out supplementary assignments that improve the performance of the assigned systems.

Uses sophisticated stand-alone test equipment and built-in-test-equipment (BITE) to investigate, test, calibrate, analyze, isolate, and correct malfunctions in integrated systems or subsystems.

Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems.

Acts as expert technical consultant to determine whether systems are operationally acceptable and safe within the prescribed standards and tolerances for air traffic control and air navigation.

Diagnoses cause of equipment degradation and malfunctions through application of electronic theory, system analysis, use of test equipment, schematics, wiring diagrams, and mathematical analysis.

Troubleshoots equipment to localize, isolate, and accomplish necessary repairs. Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems.

Depending on the system involved and the impact of its loss, immediately notifies controlling sources such as air traffic controllers, weather forecasters, and the military chain of command.

Performs corrective maintenance by diagnosing, isolating, and repairing complex system(s)/subsystem(s) malfunctions to restore services with a minimum delay. 3.

Provides technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians and conducts on-the-job (OJT) training to apprentices in all phases of work.

Conducts and documents OJT in all phases of equipment maintenance. 4.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

Follows Federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards.

Performs clean-up duties such as cleaning equipment, sweeping, straightening, and lining up tools and other property in the assigned area.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MI-12921416-T5-AF-26-089