Air Force
AVIATION

AFSC

2A2X3

Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems

Description

As technology advances, our aircraft are able to provide greater defensive advantages to the pilots flying them. Responsible for analyzing systems and repairing any found malfunctions, Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems specialists ensure that pilots are always able to detect the threats and risks present while on their missions. These experts utilize a variety of systems and methods to make certain that every system is working exactly as it should when it takes to the air.

Core Skills

  • electronic warfare systems maintenance and troubleshooting
  • radar warning and countermeasures systems knowledge
  • signal processing fundamentals
  • fault isolation and diagnostics
  • technical data interpretation and documentation
  • system integration and testing
  • configuration management and version control for avionics
  • quality assurance and compliance
  • soldering and electronic repair
  • test equipment operation
  • root cause analysis
  • technical report writing
  • safety and risk management
  • cross-functional coordination with pilots and engineers

Common Certifications

  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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