ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Avionics Technician to operate, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, align, modify, rebuild, overhaul, reassemble, calibrate, and certify the components of the avionic multi-systems on assigned aircraft to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. Responsibilities -Tests, maintains, calibrates, and repairs advanced avionics systems using a multi-system test configuration or specialized avionics test stations. -Digital Analog Video (DAV)/Test measurement and diagnostic equipment/system pecular maintenance: Tests, maintains, calibrates, and repairs advanced multi-system test stations and specialized avionics test stations. -Effectively communicates information to the proper channels. Certifies work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program. -Utilizes safety practices and procedures, complies with security regulations, directives, and policies, and maintains a safe and clean work area. -Uses and maintains tools and test equipment required to accomplish duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600, Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group, Electronics Mechanic. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, must meet any screen-out element listed, show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the Ability to Do the Work without more than normal supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the abbreviated test language for all systems and programming principles sufficient to analyze aircraft and test multi-systems, pneumatic equipment, and computerized test station software and software problems sufficient to make recommendations to software engineers to correct problems resulting from software and hardware deficiencies and advise engineers on the effect of proposed changes or modifications to software or sub-systems that effect the entire aircraft multi-system or digital analog video (DAV) multi-system test station and of USAF Technical Order Program. 2. Knowledge of electronics, software controlled test multi-system DAV automated test station, interface test adapters (ITA), display unit test set (DUTS), DAV associated equipment (electrical load bank, video pattern generator, memory loader/verifier, video monitors, and pneumatic test sets test stations, their peripherals test results, a variety of test equipment, self-test programs and technical data containing schematic diagrams, signal, data diagrams, test procedures, program information, mathematical formulas to analyze performance, inspect, test, troubleshoot, identify, isolate malfunctions, repair, disassemble, assemble, rebuild, overhaul, modify, calibrate, align, and determine malfunction is in the test software, the unit under test, or the test station, the interaction of aircraft avionic multi-systems that are interfaced with the test multi-system DAV automated test station, ITA, DUTS, DAV associated equipment (electrical load bank, video pattern generator, memory loader/verifier, video monitors, heads-up display, and pneumatic test sets) test station in the work center (e.g. electronic flight controls, environmental and fire detection control, radar, radio navigation, warning and caution, mission computer/electronic displays, and integrated radio management) 3.Skill in analyzing, troubleshooting, repairing malfunctions in the test multi-system DAV automated test station, ITA, DUTS, DAV associated equipment (electrical load bank, video pattern generator, memory loader/verifier, video monitors, heads-up display, pneumatic test sets) test software, aircraft avionic multi-systems to include electronic flight controls, environmental and fire detection control, radar and radio navigation, warning and caution, mission computer/electronic displays, integrated radio management. Basic computer skills are required. Must be able to access, use computer based maintenance documentation and supply systems, be capable of assimilating training on new systems as they are developed and implemented 4. Ability to adapt, extend applicable technical guidance, directives, schematics, logic and wiring diagrams, programming tables, computer program flow charts, software user guides, computer program listings, factory drawings for the sub-systems, test station, software to formulate overall multi-system operation needed to analyze performance, test, inspect, troubleshoot, identify and isolate malfunctions, disassemble, modify, repair, rebuild, overhaul, calibrate, align all components of the test multi-system DAV automated test station, ITA, DUTS, DAV associated equipment (electrical load bank, video pattern generator, memory loader/verifier, video monitors, heads-up display, and pneumatic test sets), specialized avionics test sets (APN- 240, APN-169, 1553B controlled APX-100, 1553B controlled ARC-164, ARINC-429 controller tactical air navigation), aircraft avionic multi-systems to include electronic flight controls, environmental and fire detection control, radar and radio navigation, warning and caution, mission computer/electronic displays, integrated radio management composed of line replaceable units (LRU) to include mission computers, heads-up display, instrument, flight controls, malfunction display, sensors signal interface, air data, communications, interphone, instrument landing, station keeping equipment, radar, cryptographic systems. 5. Interpret and comply with regulations, instructions on security, safety, documentation, other publications governing the performance of duties, to use common and peculiar hand tools, logic analyzers, independent, computer controlled 1553 databus simulator/analyzers, independent and computer controlled ARINC-429 databus simulator/analyzers, RF signal generators, IF signal generators, audio signal generators, voltage measurement devices used to measure continuous wave RF, pulsed RF, amplitude modulated RF, frequency modulated RF, audio, DC, pulsed DC, and AC signals to troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain the test multi-system DAV automated test station, ITA, DUTS, DAV associated equipment (electrical load bank, video pattern generator, memory loader/verifier, video monitors, heads-up display, and pneumatic test sets) most test equipment, aircraft avionic multi-systems to include electronic flight controls, environmental and fire detection control, radar and radio navigation, warning and caution, mission computer/electronic displays, integrated radio management composed of LRUs to include mission computers, heads-up display, instrument, flight controls, malfunction display, sensors signal interface, air data, communications, interphone, instrument landing, station keeping equipment, radar, cryptographic systems, APN-240 station keeping equipment (SKE), APN-169 SKE, identify friend/foe. Effectively communicate with worker, supervisors in English using both oral and written reports. Clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work. Physical Effort Involves lifting components/equipment, working in tiring, uncomfortable positions. Items lifted weigh up to 40 pounds, occasionally objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds. Requires a high degree of manual dexterity, eye to hand coordination, prolonged standing, walking, and normal color vision. Working Conditions Performed inside in a shop environment, outside on the aircraft, subject to inclement weather. Mechanics are subject to injuries such as cuts and bruises and may be subject to danger from exposure to hazardous materials, high pressure air, high noise level, electrical shock, RF radiation, burns from soldering irons. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training, experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.