Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Aircraft Electrician) (WG-2610-13

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NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Aircraft Electrician) (WG-2610-13) to work at the 41th Test Wing, 412th Maintenance Group, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 461st Aircraft Maintenance Unit (412 AMXS/MXAD) at Edwards AFB.

The organizational goals or objectives of this position are:
The Mission of the AMU is to aggressively support the flight test and development Support/test sortie generation requirements of the AFTC flight test and developmental programs and the USAF TPS, and to provide premiere Logistics test for the worlds most respected Air Force.

• Any experience with fiber optic testing and repair is highly desired.
• Flight Test experience recommended.
• Possess advanced skills with repair, inspection, troubleshooting, and diagnosing aircraft avionics systems, aircraft environmental systems and complex aircraft electrical systems.

• Functionally tests, inspects and troubleshoots a variety of specially Instrumented, test, pre-production, standard and modified high performance, test modified, jet fighter/trainer/bomber aircraft integrated avionics and electrical systems, aircraft environmental systems, sub-systems, and components for serviceability, proper installation, and operation, using appropriate test equipment, special tools, technical data, diagrams, blueprints etc.
• Removes, inspects, repairs, overhauls, bench checks, reinstalls or replaces standard and test modified aircraft system components.
• Maintains aircraft and maintenance records. Including all standard records and records of modifications performed on assigned aircraft, and equipment, following established procedures, technical data, and directives.
• Performs ground handling and servicing of assigned aircraft, including the preflight, postflight, launch, recovery, refueling, towing, washing, lubricating, jacking, etc.

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
• Obtain & maintain Security clearance
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Must be able to pass a preemployment physical
• Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field.
• Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.