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Specialty
Summary Performs organizational and in-flight maintenance on avionics
communication, navigation, cryptographic, computer, and ancillary systems.
Maintains related support equipment. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup:
102.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Advises on problems maintaining aircraft communication, navigation, cryptographic,
computer, and ancillary systems. Uses and interprets layout drawings,
schematics, logic, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems.
Advises on aligning and calibrating procedures to ensure optimum operating
efficiency. Analyzes data received from testing and troubleshooting procedures
to determine necessary repair. Identifies maintenance problem areas, and
recommends corrective action. Develops methods to improve maintenance
efficiency.
Removes, installs, inspects, maintains and operates aircraft avionics
communication, navigation, cryptographic, computer, and ancillary systems.
Inspects and tests systems to locate defective components or interconnections.
Troubleshoots and repairs receivers, transmitters, digital and voice satellite
communications, multiplexing, electronic switching, and radar (doppler,
search, and weather) systems. Diagnoses malfunctions using technical orders,
schematics, diagnostic software, wiring diagrams and test equipment. Removes
and replaces faulty system wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission
lines, and multiconductor cables. Adjusts, calibrates, and aligns system
components.
Performs production maintenance functions. Coordinates maintenance plans
to meet operational commitments. Supervises and assists in launching and
recovering aircraft. Performs basic ground handling functions. Performs
preflight, in-flight, and post flight duties. Maintains and reviews maintenance
data collection and inspection records.
Complies with security directives. Uses and disposes of hazardous material
and waste according to environmental guidelines.
Specialty Qualifications:
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: electronic and computer fundamentals
including theory of transistors, solid-state components, integrated circuits,
and digital techniques applied to communication and navigation equipment
and systems; principles of frequency transmission and reception applying
to airborne satellite, data link, receiver, transmitter, multiplexer,
and switching equipment; interpreting technical orders, wiring diagrams,
and schematic drawings; concepts and application of maintenance directives;
and proper handling, use and disposal of hazardous waste and material.
Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school
with courses in basic electronics, physics and mathematics is desirable.
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Note About "AFSCs"
In
the Army & Marines, an enlisted job is called an "MOS" (Military
Occupation Specialty). In the Navy & Coast Guard, an enlisted
job is called a "Rating." In the Air Force, and enlisted
job is known as an "AFSC" (Air Force Specialty Code.
The
1st number in the AFSC is the career group. There are 9 Air Force
Career Groups: 1-Operations; 2-Maintenance/Logistics; 3-Support;
4- Medical/Dental; 5-Legal/Chaplain; 6-Finance/Contracting; 7-Special
Investigations; 8- Special Duty Assignments; 9-Special Reporting
Identifiers.
The
2nd digit (letter) identifies the career field. The 3rd digit
(numeral) indicates the career field subdivision (ie, job functional
area). The 4th number in the AFSC indicates a person's skill-level.
For example, someone with the AFSC "1A051" has a five-skill
level. An individual receives the "1" (helper) skill-level
when they enter technical school for the AFSC. Upon graduation
from technical school, they receive the "3" (apprentice)
skill level. Individuals are normally awarded the "5" (journeyman)
skill level after a period of on-the-job training (OJT) and correspondence
courses (Called "CDCs"). Depending on the job, this
process can last anywhere between 12 and 18 months. Upon promotion
to Staff
Sergeant, individuals enter training for the "7" (craftsman)
Skill Level. "7" level training consists of more CDCs,
more OJT, and (for some jobs) a 7-level technical school. Upon
promotion to E-8, the person receives a "9" (superintendent)
skill level.
The
final digit (numeral) indicates further job division within the
same functional area. Specific skills (such as type of aircraft)
are designated by suffixes, such as "A" or "B."
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Training.
For award of AFSC 2A432, completion of a basic avionics communication
and navigation course is mandatory.
For award of AFSC 2A472, completion of an advanced avionics communication
and navigation course is mandatory.
Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of
the AFSC indicated:
2A452. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A432. Also, experience
in functions such as aligning, adjusting, maintaining, repairing and applying
the theory of electronic principles to communication and navigation systems.
2A472. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A452. Also, experience
performing or supervising functions such as installing, inspecting, and
repairing aircraft avionics communication and navigation systems.
Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:
For entry into this specialty, normal color vision as defined in AFI
48-123, Medical Examination and Standards.
For award and retention of AFSCs 2A432/52/72, eligibility for a Secret
security
clearance according to AFI 31-501,
Personnel Security Program Management.
Strength
Req: J
Physical
Profile 333132
Citizenship
Yes
Required
Appitude Score: E-67
Technical
Training:
Course #:
L3AQR2A432 332
Length (Days):
34
Location: L
Course #:
E3ABR2A432 001
Length (Days):
46
Location: K
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