AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN (Title 32)

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AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN Title 32 Department of the Air Force Air National Guard Units 138th MAI Squadron Tulsa, Oklahoma Apply Print Save

Summary

This job is open to:

• U.S. Citizens
• Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Veterans
• Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower, or parent of a veteran who may be eligible for derived preference
• National Guard and reserves
• Current members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard within the military grades of E-1 through E-5 or willing to become a member of the OK Air National Guard

Duties

This position is located in the Electro Environmental Shop in the Component Repair Branch of the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in an Air National Guard Flying Wing employing F-15, F-16, and C-130J, F-22, F-35, A-10, C-17, and C-27J aircraft. The position functions to analyze malfunctions, troubleshoot, remove, install, repair, modify, maintain, test, align, and certify the components of the aircraft electrical system, the electronically and pneumatically controlled environmental system, and associated test equipment and to certify these systems are airworthy by intensive inspections of the Electrical, Electronic, and Environmental System and peripherals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs functional tests, analyzes performance, and troubleshoots the electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical functions of the subsystems integrated into the digital brake, anti-skid system, maintenance annunciation panel (MAP) system of the integrated main generator, standby generator, emergency generator, flight control power, AC/DC power distribution, and sub-systems integrated into the electronic, electronic, and environmental systems.

Interprets analog and digital operational and output characteristics and results from the Maintenance Annunciation Panel (MAP) onboard computers, aircrew debriefings, and specialized test equipment.

The electrical system includes the electrical power generation and distribution system, the fire detection and extinguishing system, the ice and rain protection system, the landing gear system, the interior and exterior lighting system, the oxygen generation and distribution system, and the auxiliary power system.

The environmental system includes compression, distribution, pressurization, heating, cooling, temperature control, moisture, air contamination control, and liquid cooling requirements.

Removes, repairs, calibrates, installs, aligns, inspects, and conducts operational performance checkouts on the components of the electronic, electronic, and environmental systems.

Analyzes malfunctions using schematics, logic, and wiring diagrams, computer data, and factory drawings.

Diagnoses circuit operating characteristics using on-board computer special test equipment and laptop computers to isolate problems to the failing component.

Removes and replaces components or assemblies down to the lowest level authorized by depot.

Performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance modifications as required.

Performs recurring inspections and system tests of the life support and the electronic, electronic, and environmental system to certify aircraft are ready for flight.

Modifies and updates electrical and environmental support equipment according to applicable technical publications.

Maintains and operates various types of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, diagnostic computers, digital and analog multi-meters, constant speed drive test stands, voltmeters, ammeters, etc.

Provides technical guidance, advice, and/or assistance to other work centers on the interrelationship of electronic, electronic, and environmental systems and their respective systems, including flight controls, offensive fire control, radar, weapon release, communications, hydraulic, fuel, engine, and egress.

Processes and accounts for supply assets in the repairable processing system to maintain aircraft records, inspection records, and equipment maintenance in computer systems, CAMS.

Documents maintenance actions and man-hour expenditures on maintenance forms and computer systems.

Clears Red X symbols on maintenance forms as authorized and performs electronic, electronic, and environmental system debriefing of aircrews.

Recommends methods AFTO Form 22 to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures, i.e., data corrections to correct software or technical order deficiencies.

Inspects tests and performs operative maintenance on cryogenic and gaseous oxygen and nitrogen servicing equipment.

Is able to provide a thorough inspection of the complete electronic, electronic, and environmental and other systems of the aircraft during special and phase inspections.

Provides on-the-job training to lower-grade personnel concerning repair of the electronic, electronic, and environmental equipment, aircraft system line replaceable units (LRUs), and aircraft electrical and environmental systems.

Also provides on-the-job training (OJT) for newly assigned personnel.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, such as Operational Readiness inspections (ORI), Inspector General (IG) inspections, Unit Effectiveness Inspections, and mobility and command support exercises.

Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.

Ensures that material, equipment, and components are properly stored, protected, and maintained.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Upon accepting this position, the employee may be required to serve up to a two-year probationary period.
• For positions requiring a security clearance, Secret or Top Secret, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

• MILITARY GRADES E-1 through E-5
• GENERAL EXPERIENCE
• Experience or training that has provided a knowledge and skill in locating and tying in the electrical systems with the aircraft armament, electronics, and instrument systems, adjusting and calibrating the components of the various electrical systems, reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
• Experience or training installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electrical systems and major substation components of the electrical system.
• Experience diagnosing malfunctions and determining remedy when complex relationships exist among different electrical system circuits requiring knowledge of all electrical units and systems.
• Experience making electrical repairs that require the use of precision measuring equipment and common hand tools.
• Experience in the setup and operation of computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment in manual, semiautomatic, or automatic mode to run existing and new, not fully debugged, diagnostic programs to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling of systems such as navigational computers, radar, and related equipment, and to repair discrepancies.
• Technological advances in the area of electronics, i.e., fly-by-wire aircraft, have increased the skill and responsibility requirements of the Electro-Environmental mechanics working the F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, A-10, C-17, C-27J, and C-130J aircraft.
• The Electro-Environmental mechanics must be able to understand the interaction of a number of complex, interrelated circuits, such as timing circuits, pulse forming networks, etc., to determine the cause of the malfunction and the interaction of factors such as ambient temperature and the power and duration of the signal input, which together cause it to fail.
• Electro-Environmental mechanics install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex electronics equipment.
• In addition to the above, must have a comprehensive knowledge of the integration of electronically controlled electrical and environmental systems with the avionics systems of the applicable aircraft and a general system knowledge of the hydraulic, fuel, Jet Fuel Starter (JFS), egress, and engine control systems, and requires the ability to use precision test equipment to accomplish this.
• Must have an extensive knowledge of electrical and electronic theory principles, formulas, advanced mathematics, fluid mechanics, and dynamics.
• Requires the ability to apply this knowledge to the specific requirements of the integrated system on their weapon system.
• Requires the skill to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems to recognize the function and interconnections of the various assemblies and troubleshoot the system from the schematic, following signal paths through a complex path of interconnections of components, assemblies, subassemblies, and cable harnesses.
• Requires knowledge of electronics, a variety of precision test equipment, self-test procedures, and technical data containing schematic diagrams, test procedures, and program information to identify and isolate malfunctions.
• Maintains the ability to diagnose and determine needed repairs for malfunctions in electrically