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Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer

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Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer - 94D


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The air traffic control equipment repairer performs or supervises field and sustainment level maintenance and installation of air traffic control communications, navigation aids and landing systems.

Job Duties

  • Test instruments, navigational controls and simulators using electronic and electrical test equipment
  • Replace equipment parts such as resistors, switches and circuit boards
  • Perform quality control measures
  • Install and adjust air traffic control communications and navigation aids systems
  • Maintain air traffic control systems

    • 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 air traffic control equipment repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 26 weeks Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Electronic principles and concepts
  • Use of test equipment
  • Equipment repair exercises

    • Helpful Skills

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

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Electronics (EL) : 102

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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