Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Quick Facts

• Role: Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (T32), WG-2610-12

• Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

• Military requirement: Army National Guard membership required; must be in a compatible MOS and wear the military uniform

Description

Perform operational checks, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic integrated systems and line replaceable units (LRUs) used in aircraft. Diagnose faults using technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, then align, calibrate, program/reprogram, and complete systems checkout using test and diagnostic equipment. Maintain technical documentation, support readiness evaluations, and provide on-the-job training to lower-level mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational checks, inspections, tests, and troubleshooting on integrated vehicle health, missile warning/countermeasure, night vision, air data, AHRS, and navigation/logic/actuating subsystems

• Complete LRU and shop-replaceable unit bench checks, repair, inspection, modification, programming/reprogramming, alignment, and checkout

• Isolate malfunctions and solve problems by analyzing circuitry, installation, and operating characteristics

• Adjust and align sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, display devices, controls, actuators, servos, and computers

• Maintain and calibrate TMDE (test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment)

• Test and troubleshoot solid-state electronic assemblies and subassemblies (e.g., circuit cards/modules, rate gyros, control amplifiers, memory devices, integrated circuits)

• Ensure operational integrity of night vision and electro-optical systems; reassemble units and perform shop checks after repair

• Report malfunctions, initiate material deficiency reports, assist with design changes, and document maintenance and aircrew debriefs

• When designated, serve as flight crew to diagnose and record malfunctions and determine maintenance/repair needs

• Guide lower-level mechanics and conduct on-the-job training (including classroom instruction as needed)

• Process and account for due-in supply assets; ensure proper storage, protection, and justified spending for parts/material

• Participate in readiness evaluations (ORE, CLRT-X) and comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations

Requirements

• Minnesota National Guard membership required; must be eligible for immediate membership/employment at the listed military grade

• Federal suitability based on background investigation; must obtain applicable security clearance within one year if required

• Must wear the military uniform and maintain a compatible MOS/AFSC assignment and satisfactory Guard membership

• Current medical physical/profile, cleared drug test, and normal color vision

• Physical ability to perform required movements and lift/carry up to 70 pounds

• Maintain current NACLC; complete Army Hazmat Certification within 6 months and recertify every 2 years

• Valid driver’s license if motor-vehicle operation is required

• Education: high school diploma or GED (physics, algebra, trigonometry, computer principles desirable)

• Experience/training with installing, modifying, overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, aligning, calibrating, and rebuilding multi-system avionics complexes; ability to collect/analyze data and interpret procedures/directives

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the specific position and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.