ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS)
What you'd do
You will serve as a Electronics Technician (Air Traffic Control Systems) in the Air Operations Department of NAS PENSACOLA.
Major duties
You will work on highly complex Naval Air Traffic Control, Air Navigation Aids, and Landing Systems (NAALS) supporting Air Traffic Control and Air Operations You will perform a full range of preventive and corrective maintenance on numerous electronic systems supporting Air Traffic Control and Air Operations. You will maintain and align Air Traffic Control electronic systems to the mandated specifications required for successful commissioning and periodic Federal Aviation Administration flight inspections. You will monitor operating trends to detect potential problems and verify the systems operates within specifications.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing technical airfield electronic work for compliance with regulations; 2) Troubleshooting and repairing airfield electronic equipment, air traffic control systems, radar, instrument approach systems, navigational aids, and communications systems to solve complex technical problems or improve system performance; 3) Evaluating equipment design to improve or enhance circuit and system operation; 4) Using applicable test equipment, test methods, and practices as related to the Air Traffic Control equipment and systems, including safety precautions; 5) Performing site certification of ATC and airfield landing systems; 6) Apply specialized technical expertise in Air Traffic Control (ATC), ground-based navigational aids (NAVAIDs), and instrument landing systems. **Note: Your experience must be demonstrated in your resume to be considered for the position.** The Applicant must possess at least one of the following Navy Classification Codes or their equivalent. A copy of the Navy Classification Codes or equivalent must be submitted with your application. - ET-1570 Air Traffic Control Communications Technician - ET-1579 Precision Approach Radar Technician - ET-1471 Tactical Air Navigation Technician - ET-1517 AN/FSQ-204 STARS Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System - ET-1530 AN/GPN-30 DASR Digital Airport Surveillance Radar - Instrument Landing System Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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