Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Latham, New York
Salary Range: $34.68 - $40.46 Per Hour
Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0872P01 and is part of the ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY 3, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
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Qualifications: Military Grades: ENLISTED GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months of skill, knowledge, and abilities of the FWS 2610 work at the Electronics Branch of an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA), or Theatre Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG). Must have competencies in performing electronic integrated systems work activities on Army National Guard helicopters such as installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, calibrating, aligning, and maintaining these systems. Skilled in performing operational checks, inspections, tests, and troubleshooting on electronic integrated systems composed of a number of sensor subsystems: Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS), the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), the Improved Countermeasure Dispenser System (ICMD), the Night Vision Goggle System (NVG), the ARNG Data Subsystem, the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) and Doppler/GPS Navigation System (DGNS), Command Instrument Set (CIS); a logic subsystem-- Multiplex Data Bus System (MUX), the Multiplex Remote Terminal Units (MRTU), Data Link Terminal Units (DLTU), and Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS); and actuating subsystems--Digital Automatic Stabilization System (DASS), which includes the Stability Augmentation System (SAS) and Command Augmentation System (CAS) and Hover Augmentation System (HAS). Skilled in conducting operational checks, inspections, tests and troubleshooting of Line Replaceable Units (LRU). Experienced in isolating unusual malfunctions using technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, tools and test equipment including automatic test equipment. Competency in identifying and solving problems system concerns by analyzing installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics of these systems. Skilled in adjusting and aligning sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, display devices, controls, actuators, servos, computers and other related components. Have technical expertise in removing faulty LRUs for shop repair. Skilled and knowledgeable in the installation of serviceable components into the aircraft and in performing total systems alignments, in accordance with existing technical manuals and directives. Accomplished in following technical manual compliance and modification of components and systems; and, and skilled in completing systems checks for proper operations. Skilled in maintaining, modifying, calibrating and inspecting a wide variety of user tests, measurements, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). Skilled in completing bench checks, testing, repairs, inspections, modifications, programming, reprogramming, mating, adjusting, alignments, and analyzing of LRUs and shop replaceable units. Experienced in using a variety of test equipment such as automatic test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, DTA computer, multi-meters, power-meters, and special purpose bench test sets. Competent to test and troubleshoot solid state electronic assemblies and subassemblies such as, circuit cards, modules, rate gyros, electronic control amplifiers, electro-mechanical assemblies, random access memories, programmable read-only memories and various integrated circuits. Capable to certify the operational integrity of various night vision systems, and electro-optical components. Skilled in recognizing methods to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures by reporting hardware and software malfunctions, initiates material deficiency reports both on equipment and in technical data. Experienced in debriefing aircrews to determine the nature of system malfunctions, then documents all maintenance performed and records information related to the system, LRU's, or shop repairable units on both aircraft and historical records. Should have experience as a flight crew member for the purpose of diagnosing and recording malfunctions or otherwise determining maintenance and repair requirements. Experienced in providing instructional training to other mechanics regarding the repair of computer controlled automatic test equipment, line replaceable units and aircraft integrated systems. Experiences included participation in various types of readiness evaluations such as, Operational Readiness Evaluations (ORE), Command Logistics Readiness Inspections (CLRT-X), and Aviation Resource Management Surveys. May have experience in performing additional duties such as structural firefighting, aircraft handling, heavy equipment operation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment, or served as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Knowledgeable in safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12863289 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-28