Electronics Mechanic

Duties

· Test, repair, adjust and calibrate components of electronic systems such as communications, tactical data, radar, electronic countermeasures, and fire control systems Tests and repairs assemblies, subassemblies, and components of video, audio, and lighting systems.

· Install systems and equipment on aircraft.

· Operate computerized Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to test and troubleshoot various components of major electronic systems.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to independently perform Electronics Mechanic/Electronics Worker tasks working under normal supervision, such as installing, making routine adjustments, and calibrating, electronic components of moderate complexity; working on components of radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems/equipment such as tactical radios, tactical data units, search and weather radars, ECM, VTAS, Datalink, Fire Control, Navigation, and identification systems; using Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to isolate faults; using common electrical/electronic test equipment;  working from schematics, diagrams, technical manuals, and work instructions; using common hand and power tools and tools for connector fabrication/repair.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.