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As the Radar Technician you shall maintain and repair electronics such as military and commercial off the shelf Airport Surveillance Radars (ASR), Precision Approach Radar (PAR), Identification Friend or Foe/ Selective Identification Feature (UPX), Weather Radars, analog-to-digital interface systems and communications switches.
Will also need to demonstrate advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems (i.e., those that cannot be solved by reference to manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents) in working on electronic equipment. The work requires extensive and thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity and electronics, and shop supervision, including shop practices and techniques; and requires thorough knowledge of electronic and electrical circuitry, and the ability to interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, schematics, manuals, handbooks, and technical specifications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Previous experience maintaining ground radar systems.
- Perform system repairs and preventive maintenance on Air Traffic Control radar systems and related equipment. Specific electronic equipment supported may include TPS-75/GPN-25/MPN-25/ASR-8/ASR-9 (Airport Surveillance Radar), GPN-22/TPN-22 (Precision Approach Radar).
- Repairing, overhauling, modifying ground radar systems including analog-to-digital interface systems such as STRAP, etc.
- Isolating malfunctions by prescribed systems checking procedures, visual inspections, voltage checks and other tests using electronic test equipment.
- Accomplishing organizational and intermediate level equipment modifications according to time compliance technical orders.
- Assembling, installing, and repairing antenna systems, transmission lines, and waveguides
- Performing corrosion control
- Ensuring maintenance data collection forms and inspections and maintenance records are accurately completed.
- Maintain Facilities Status Records (e.g.: AFTO 499, 512,514, etc.).
- Independently verifies operational condition of radar and integrated system to be within prescribed parameters in accordance with applicable Technical Order/Manual or directive (commercial manuals, FAA Orders, and CEMIs).
- Repair, adjust and aligns radar and integrated system to pass recertification and periodic flight checks.
- Repair, adjust and align interface equipment for radar display in control tower.
- Performs other related duties needed/required to support the mission.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have attended a DOD or FAA electronics or industrial school course of instruction, or an accredited correspondence school.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience/background in electronics repair, maintenance and testing and a minimum 3 years electronic repair maintenance and test of the ATC Radar systems.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Must have valid U.S. Driver’s License and be able to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.
- Must have a valid International Driver's License.
- May be required to obtain a military flight line driver’s license.
- Valid U.S. Passport preferred or the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Knowledge and skills to maintain and repair electronic Radar systems.
- Knowledge and skills working with electricity and electronics.
- Ability to use the specialized test equipment and software to isolate malfunctions.
- Maintaining Records.
- Ability to repair mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies.
- Must have the technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems, and be able to exercise independent judgment in performing tasks in support of electronic systems or electronic equipment.
- Participate in and provide technical assistance during system flight inspections.
- Maintain diagnostic tapes, tools, support, and test equipment.
- Maintain accountability of all parts of appropriate systems, spare parts and requisitioning of spare parts.
- Proper safety procedures in system maintenance and operation IAW OSHA guideline.
TRAVEL: 100%, in deployed location.
Intrepid Global Solutions, LLC.
www.intrepidgs.com
Intrepid Global Solutions, LLC. (IGS), is a leading international services company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IGS leverages and integrates its capabilities – IT & Communications, Aviation & Engineering Solutions, Power Solutions, Infrastructure & Logistics - to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges.
Intrepid Global Solutions, LLC. (“IGS” and/or “Company”) and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
