Description
Manages, supervises, and coordinates the installation, operation, repair, maintenance, and modification of radio, radar, computer, electronic data processing, television, navigation, avionics, communications, and cryptographic equipment, and associated tools, test sets, and accessory equipment; inspects incoming faulty equipment; prepares work assignments; plans and implements maintenance schedules; develops repair and operating procedures and ensures quality control; manages training on test and maintenance procedures; diagnoses and supervises complex repair of communications equipment; writes extensive reports of evaluations and inspections of equipment repair and associated problems; manages depot level budget; writes evaluation reports of subordinates; advises commander or staff officers on electronics equipment development, procurement, capabilities, limitations, and employment.
Core Skills
- electronic systems maintenance management
- radio, radar, and RF systems troubleshooting
- avionics and navigation systems support oversight
- computer and electronic data processing equipment maintenance
- cryptographic equipment maintenance supervision
- test equipment selection and utilization
- maintenance scheduling and workload management
- quality assurance and quality control for repairs
- technical documentation and procedure development
- failure analysis and root cause determination
- logistics coordination for parts and spares
- training program development for technicians
- safety and compliance management
- technical inspection and acceptance testing
- coordination with engineering and OEM support
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 IAT II / IAM I baseline)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+ (for broad electronics/computer maintenance validation, especially for OEM support roles)
- CompTIA Linux+ (for embedded and systems maintenance that run Linux/Unix)
- Cisco CCNA (for networked systems and comms equipment)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET) – ETA International
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) (for RF/avionics/communications maintenance roles)
- IPC certifications (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) for electronics manufacturing/repair environments
- ITIL 4 Foundation (for maintenance/service management leadership roles)
- OEM-specific certifications (e.g., Cisco, Harris/L3Harris, Thales, Raytheon equipment training where available)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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