Overview

The integrated family of test equipment operator/maintainer is primarily responsible for maintaining the base shop test facility, performing electronic maintenance on shop replaceable units, system supported line replaceable units and test program sets.

Job Duties

• Perform electronic maintenance, adjustments and tests
  
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators
  
• Install supported weapon system test program sets
  
• Replace defective components and perform base shop test facility alignments
  
• Read technical diagrams and manuals in order to locate, isolate and repair instrument parts

Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Job training for an integrated family of test equipment operator/maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 34 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Principles of electronics
  
• Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment
  
• Equipment repair exercises

Helpful Skills

• Interest in mathematics and working with electronic equipment
  
• High attention to detail
  
• Interest in solving problems

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you’ll learn will help you pursue a career at manufacturing companies, medical research facilities, satellite communications firms or commercial airline companies. The same skills may also prepare you for a future with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or the National Weather Service.

Through your extensive Army training and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification.