5959 Air Traffic Control Systems Maintenance Chief

Core Skills

• air traffic control systems maintenance management
• electronics and radar systems fundamentals
• troubleshooting and fault isolation
• preventive maintenance program management
• technical training and instruction
• documentation and technical writing
• quality assurance and configuration management
• maintenance and supply planning
• reliability and availability analysis
• team leadership and supervision

Civilian Career Paths

• Project Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Network Operations
• Training and Education

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
• Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
• Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.

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