ELECTRONICS MECHANIC

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform a combination of Electronics Mechanic and Aircraft Electrician duties responsible for modifying, overhauling, troubleshooting, and repairing and maintaining ground and airborne electronic equipment of moderate complexity.

Requirements:

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 Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Must complete Initial Electrical or Avionics Training from an accredited Vocational/Technical College or University or related Military technical training.

The screen out element for this position is Ability to do the Work Without More Than Normal Supervision.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Must be able to perform a combination of Electronics Mechanic and Aircraft Electrician duties. Responsible for modifying, overhauling, troubleshooting, and repairing and maintaining ground and airborne electronic equipment of moderate complexity. Work also involves troubleshooting, modifying, repairing, and testing aircraft electrical systems and equipment and performing final functional and operational tests of complex electrical systems and components. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Use of Test Equipment: Electronics
Theory of Electronics
Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics
Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)
Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Thorough knowledge of operating electrical principles such as microminiaturized digital and solid state integrated circuits, transistors, diodes, tube circuits, antennas, signal transmission, oscillation, and amplification sufficient to troubleshoot and repair malfunctions where circuit theory must be applied.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of electrical theory, principles and circuitry and a thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and their interrelationships sufficient to troubleshoot, modify, repair, and test complex electrical systems onboard aircraft such as antiskid, automatic flight control, and fuel indicating systems; and knowledge of the interface of electrical systems with hydraulic, electronic armament, instrument, and mechanical systems and assemblies.
3. Knowledge of safety regulation, practices and procedures.
4. Skill in the use of electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, pulse and signal generators, distortion and waveform analyzers, digital data generators, digital voltmeters, frequency generators, and special test panels); and the set-up and operation of computer controlled automated test equipment (ATE). Skill to setup and operate computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling of systems such as navigational computers, radar, and related equipment used to repair discrepancies.
5. Skill in the use of tools and equipment common to Electronics Mechanic and Aircraft Electrician work, i.e., hand and electrical test units, e.g., meters, bridges, meggers, harness testers, locally manufactured "breakout boxes", signal generators, oscilloscopes, timing devices, calibrators, multiple function analyzers, computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment, oscilloscopes, pulse and signal generators, distortion and waveform analyzers, digital data generators, digital voltmeters, frequency and pulse generators, and special test panels.
6. Ability to interpret and apply a variety of technical information such as technical orders, manufacturers' repair manuals, schematics, block diagrams, mathematical expressions, aircraft modification history, engineering change proposals, and manuals concerning wire codes, wiring configuration, and testing procedures.

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) and 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 and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.