Air Force
COMMUNICATIONS

AFSC

1C8X3

Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems

Description

Responsible for air traffic and warning radar systems, and fixed and deployable navigational aids, weather equipment and radios, Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems specialists ensure that the equipment utilized by air traffic controllers and pilots is in perfect working order. These specialists install and maintain everything from air traffic control and weather equipment to ground control and navigational aids to ensure aircraft can be safely guided through takeoff and landing.

Core Skills

  • radar systems maintenance
  • RF and microwave theory
  • navigation aids (NAVAIDS) maintenance
  • weather and meteorological sensor systems
  • radio communications systems support
  • electronics troubleshooting
  • digital and analog circuit diagnostics
  • test equipment operation
  • technical documentation reading and interpretation
  • preventive and corrective maintenance
  • system installation and configuration
  • fault isolation and root cause analysis
  • safety and grounding procedures
  • configuration management
  • technical report writing
  • cross-team coordination with air traffic control
  • time-critical problem solving
  • independent field work

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • Cisco CCNA
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

Civilian Career Paths

  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS

Defense contractor jobs for 1C8X3

Browse openings matched to this specialty on military.contractors

Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.