Avionic and Survivability Equipment Repairer (94R)

IMPORTANT: This is a position in the military and requires you to enlist in the US Army. It is available both on Active Duty (full-time) as well as Army Reserve (part-time, one weekend a month plus two weeks in the summer). Active Duty is almost exclusively out of state but relocation costs are fully paid by the Army. Reserve positions may be available in Chicago area (city and suburbs).

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Please review the basic qualifications below before continuing to the job description.

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Green Card Holders may apply for other positions in the Army.
2. Must be between the ages of 17 - 34.
3. Must have a GED, be a High School Graduate, OR have a minimum of 15 college semester hours.
4. Must not have any tattoos on the neck, face, or hands.

You must meet those requirements to be eligible for this position.

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Overview

An avionic and survivability equipment repairer is an essential member of the Army communications maintenance team and is primarily responsible for performing field and sustainment level maintenance on avionic navigation flight control systems, stabilization systems and equipment.

Job Duties

1. Maintain, test and repair communication equipment
2. Install and repair circuits and wiring
3. Calibrate and align equipment components
4. Test and isolate faulty assemblies and components
5. Replace parts, rewire equipment and interconnect components on semiautomatic telephone switchboard

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 avionic and survivability equipment repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 29 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:

1. Application of electronic principles and concepts
2. Inspection techniques and procedures
3. Operating electrical and electronic test equipment
4. Repair and replacement of radar and sonar equipment

Helpful Skills

1. Interest in mathematics and physics
2. Ability to apply electronic principles and concepts
3. Interest in working with electrical and electronic equipment

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical and dental insurance (family included), food, special pay, and vacation time (30 days paid vacation every year for Active Duty).

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. All Soldiers are eligible for GI Bill which is an educational program that can pay for college or supplement income for trades-people starting their apprenticeship (for Active Duty it is worth over $100,000). Army also offers student loan repayment up to $65,000.

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will prepare you for a future with engineering companies, the federal government or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers.

Through your extensive Army training and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification as an associate certified electronics technician, journeyman-avionics electronics technician, journeyman-network systems or a journeyman-radar electronics technician.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com.

1. AT&T, Inc.
2. Hewlett-Packard Company
3. Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
4. Sears Holdings Corporation
5. Time Customer Service, Inc.
6. Walgreen Co.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Dental insurance
4. Employee assistance program
5. Health insurance
6. Life insurance
7. Paid time off
8. Parental leave
9. Professional development assistance
10. Relocation assistance
11. Retirement plan
12. Tuition reimbursement
13. Vision insurance

Work Location: Multiple Locations