AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Air Reserve Technician Position

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position; to verify and analyze malfunctions, troubleshoot, calibrate, modify, test, align, inspect, repair, configure, deconfigure, and load assigned integrated weapons delivery systems; and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.

Duties:

1. Troubleshoots integrated weapons systems, electronic and electromechanical components, subassemblies, and test equipment to determine nature of malfunctions and corrective actions required. Loads and unloads, positions, arms, and safes all assigned air munitions on assigned aircraft.
2. Performs maintenance, repair, inspection, fabrication and modification of integrated weapons systems electronic and electro-mechanical components and their subassemblies. Plans and conducts training of reservists and other employees
3. Performs alignment and calibration of integrated weapons systems components, subassemblies, and associated test equipment. Completes work control documents in accordance with established procedures
4. Removes/installs integrated weapons systems electronic components, and subassemblies into aircraft, alternate mission equipment, and associated test equipment. Utilizes safety practices and procedures. Complies with security regulations, directives, and policies.
5. Performs pretest, operational, functional, and final testing of integrated weapons systems electronic components, AME and their subassemblies.
6. Accomplishes configuration changes of integrated weapons control, launch, release, and suspension assemblies to accommodate assigned aircraft mission requirements. Certifies work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program. Controls Tools. Cleans work area and equipment.

Department of the Air Force