ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC

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, Electronics Mechanic. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, must meet any screen-out element listed, show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the Ability to Do the Work 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: 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 sub-systems that effect the entire aircraft multi-system or digital analog video (DAV) multi-system test station and of USAF Technical Order Program. 2. Knowledge of electronics, software controlled test multi-system DAV automated test station, interface test adapters (ITA), 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, their peripherals test results, a variety of test equipment, self-test programs and technical data containing schematic diagrams, signal, data diagrams, test procedures, program information, mathematical formulas to analyze performance, inspect, test, troubleshoot, identify, isolate malfunctions, repair, disassemble, assemble, rebuild, overhaul, modify, calibrate, align, and determine malfunction is in the test software, the unit under test, or the test station, 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 (e.g. electronic flight controls, environmental and fire detection control, radar, radio navigation, warning and caution, mission computer/electronic displays, and integrated radio management) 3.Skill in analyzing, troubleshooting, 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, pneumatic test sets) test software, 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, integrated radio management. Basic computer skills are required. Must be able to access, use computer based maintenance documentation and supply systems, be capable of assimilating training on new systems as they are developed and implemented 4. Ability to adapt, extend applicable technical guidance, directives, schematics, logic and wiring diagrams, programming tables, computer program flow charts, software user guides, computer program listings, factory drawings for the sub-systems, test station, software to formulate overall multi-system operation needed to analyze performance, test, inspect, troubleshoot, identify and isolate malfunctions, disassemble, modify, repair, rebuild, overhaul, calibrate, 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 (APN- 240, APN-169, 1553B controlled APX-100, 1553B controlled ARC-164, ARINC-429 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, 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, instrument landing, station keeping equipment, radar, cryptographic systems. 5. Interpret and comply with regulations, instructions on security, safety, documentation, other publications governing the performance of duties, to use common and peculiar hand tools, logic analyzers, independent, computer controlled 1553 databus simulator/analyzers, independent and computer controlled ARINC-429 databus 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 multi-systems to include electronic flight controls, environmental and fire detection control, radar and radio navigation, warning and caution, mission computer/electronic displays, 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, radar, cryptographic systems, APN-240 station keeping equipment (SKE), APN-169 SKE, identify friend/foe. Effectively communicate with worker, supervisors in English using both oral and written reports. Clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work. Physical Effort Involves lifting components/equipment, working in tiring, uncomfortable positions. Items lifted weigh up to 40 pounds, 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 Performed inside in a shop environment, 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, 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) 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, experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Avionics Technician to operate, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, align, modify, rebuild, overhaul, reassemble, calibrate, and certify the components of the avionic multi-systems on assigned aircraft to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.