electronic integrated systems mechanic - Charleston Air Force Base, United States - Air Mobility Command

Description

Summary 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 Responsibilities 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 Conditions of Employment 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 Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.

You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

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Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.

Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

Eligible:

MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.

You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant

Eligible:
PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.

You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.

Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).

To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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