ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Duties
• On a day-to-day basis, analyzes performance, tests, inspects, troubleshoots, identifies and isolates malfunctions, disassembles, modifies or repairs and reassembles the test stations or ECM Pods and their associated peripherals
• Modifies and updates avionics Pods, support equipment and support software according to applicable technical publications.
• Analyzes program data and determines if the criteria is sufficient to provide adequate testing and troubleshooting.
• Connects associated testing equipment to interface the test station system to the aircraft system and or Pod to facilitate maintenance/repair of line replaceable units (LRUs) from the avionics systems.
• Assists engineers and technicians in the development and/or modification of software, interfaces, extender equipment or additional items of test equipment.
• Initiates technical data changes.
• Provides hands-on training instructions to lower grade personnel concerned with repair of computer controlled automatic test equipment, manually controlled test equipment, line replaceable units and aircraft integrated systems.
• Assists engineers and technicians in validation of technical data concerning the repair, maintenance, and test of the test station and units under test
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
• The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
• Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising.
• Employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice.
• In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard 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.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St
Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission
Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement
This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position
Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement
Selected candidate must be AFSC qualified within 12 months from date of appointment
Maximum Military Grade - TSgt (E-6) Enlisted - AFSC 2A071, 2A271, 2A272, 2A273, 2A374, 2A375, 2A871, 2A872, 2A971, 2A972 or 2A973 Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position
Title 32 National Guard employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must possess a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of this position and possess skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; skill in duties such as, install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild multi-system avionics complexes; ability to format and write English in reports and presentation formats; skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting material; and skill in training, mentoring, leading, and problem-solving
WG-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must completed an Air Force Seven Skill Level Technical Training School and been awarded a compatible Seven Skill Level AFSC and successfully completed at least one military professional education course program; possess at least 12 months of specialized experiences working as an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic, WG-2610-12; and possess the craftsman level of knowledge and skills to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify software controlled automated and manually controlled test stations, electronic circuit maintenance pods, peripherals, support equipment and associated subsystems
Experience working at stations to repair and maintain all avionics line-replaceable units and pods
Skilled in analyzing performance results, running tests, inspecting, troubleshooting, identifying and isolating malfunctions
Experience in how to disassemble, modify or repair and reassemble test stations or electronic circuit maintenance pods and their associated peripherals
Skills include the ability to consider the complex inter-related variables arising from a mix of computer hardware and software, stimulus and measurement systems, and special purpose test subsystems
Experiences involved isolating problems to the failing part using self-test diagnostics, oscilloscopes, frequency meters, signal generators, digital, and differential voltmeters, computer registers and printouts and other special and standard tools and test equipment
Skilled in removing and replacing components, assemblies, subassemblies, or parts using special and common hand tools, soldering devices and special electronic instruments
Experiences involved modifying and updating avionics pods, support equipment, and support software according to applicable technical publications
Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience
Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
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