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INTEGRATED AVONICS SYSTEMS (ATTACK /SPECIAL)

Maintains CV-22, F-16, MQ-9, and RQ-4 avionics systems and F-22, F-35, and MQ-1 avionics and electrical & environmental (A&E) systems at the organizational level.

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Duties And Responsibilities
Duties And Responsibilities
Inspects, troubleshoots, operates, and maintains aircraft avionics or A&E systems, subsystems, components, and test equipment using aircraft controls, displays, and portable maintenance aid (PMA) to determine operational condition. Interprets equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in systems such as: attack control, core processing, radar, infrared, laser, controls and displays, flight controls, vehicle management, communication, navigation, identification, satellite communications, electronic warfare (EW), electrical power and distribution, gas turbine compressor, auxiliary power, landing gear, anti-skid, nose wheel steering, lighting, fire and overheat warning, fire extinguishing, fuel indicating, liquid cooling, air conditioning, bleed air, cabin pressure, auxiliary pressurization, oxygen, and aircraft utility systems. Uses technical data to trace wiring diagrams and signal data flow. Uses integrated diagnostics, built?in test functions, electronic measuring equipment, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), support equipment (SE), and hand tools. Removes and installs systems components. Performs and supervises alignment, calibration, modifications, and boresight of avionics or A&E systems. Uploads operational software into systems components. Removes and installs line replaceable modules (LRMs), line replaceable units (LRUs), and other systems components. Enters maintenance data into automated systems. Inspects, analyzes, and evaluates avionics or A&E systems to determine operational status. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions. Reviews maintenance management publications and procedures. Recommends methods of improved equipment performance and maintenance procedures. Ensures compliance with technical publications and directives.



SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS INFO

Specialty Qualifications

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Specialty Qualifications
Specialty Qualifications
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of electronics, microprocessors, and mechanics relating to avionics or A&E systems. This includes knowledge of the following principles: gyro, synchro and servo, motion and power transmission by mechanical and electrical means, electromechanical and electro-optical, and theory of flight. Further knowledge is mandatory of subsystem integration between avionics and A&E systems, digital computer logic, aircraft electrical and hydraulic systems, use, care, and interpretation of test and measurement devices, concepts and application of maintenance directives, meaning of symbols utilized in wiring diagrams, blueprints and schematics, and proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and material.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school courses in physics, mathematics, and computers is desirable.



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