RPA GCS Technician I

Work Location: Springfield ANG, OHJob SummaryTh Ground Control Station (GCS) Technician I position will support the daily operations of the Air Force Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) unit. The ideal candidate will perform organizational level maintenance on GCSs in accordance with Air Force Technical Data under direct supervision. This position will execute preventative maintenance actions, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting, testing, and removal and installations of electronic and IT systems and subsystems utilizing best maintenance practices as identified by Air Force instruction.USAF equivalent position is Apprentice level Avionics Technician, Cyber Transport, or RF Transmission Systems. Position reports to the Site Manager.Essential Responsibilities:Interfaces with the customer on a regular basis, excellent customer service and communication skills are required.Able to adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) AFI 21-101 - Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, and Technical Data in the performance and documentation of maintenance action.Documents all maintenance actions and discrepancies utilizing aircraft logs and records utilizing AFTO 781s, Maintenance Information Systems (MIS), and maintenance logs.Applies basic technical knowledge to solve problems by referencing Air Force Technical Data including determining the location and density of circuitry, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes.Requires a basic understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, planning work schedules, selecting tools and test instruments, and understanding compliance with maintenance instructions and technical directivesUses common and complex test instruments to isolate malfunctions and develop concrete solutions for remediationWork may be reviewed by the Supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices.Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, telecommunication, SATCOM, and navigational aids); micro and mainframe computers and terminals; and industrial measuring, controlling equipment, and industrial calibration devicesApplies basic technical knowledge of electronic principles in determining malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operationsThis technician works under immediate supervision and receives technical guidance, as required, from a higher-level technician or the supervisorPerforms all other position related duties as assigned or requested.