AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1736P01 and is part of the FL 125th FW, National Guard.

As an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic, WG-6652-11, you will operate, analyze performance, troubleshoots, inspects, installs, maintains, overhauls, repairs and modifies operational ordnance system(s) and subsystems consisting of numerous complex electronic components in fighter aircraft. Examples of individual subsystems or components are: computerized stores management systems or programmable armament control systems, fire/control avionics, fire control sensing, targeting systems, digital multiplex data bus systems, electronic countermeasures equipment, weapons/avionics video display systems and discrete weapons/avionics systems and ensures compatibility of systems and their interfaces through operational test, system alignment and harmonization. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physical effort involves climbing, stooping, standing, bending, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions and in hard to reach places. Requires moderate strenuous physical exertion. Frequently lifts equipment and components up to 40 pounds and occasionally with assistance lifts items up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors and outdoors, in inclement weather, and on icy, wet or slippery ramps and aircraft surfaces in temperature and humidity extremes. Subject to dangers from exposure to toxic fumes, high-pressure air and fluids, fast actuating aircraft surfaces such as landing gear, speed brakes and flaps. Dangers also include engine noise, jet blast, jet intakes, explosive munitions, incendiary devices, electrical voltage, cartridge actuated devices, liquid oxygen, fire, and aircraft fuels, lubricants, paints, hydrazine and solvents.