94D Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer

Core Skills

• electronics troubleshooting
• RF communications theory application
• soldering and component-level repair
• reading technical schematics and wiring diagrams
• preventive maintenance and inspection
• system installation and configuration
• test and measurement procedures
• technical documentation and log keeping
• safety and grounding procedures
• quality assurance and control

Civilian Career Paths

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Telecommunications
• Radio Frequency Engineering
• Network Operations

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
• Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.