94R Avionics and Survivability Equipment Repairer

About the role

Avionics and survivability equipment repairers are essential members of the communications maintenance team, tasked with keeping the lines of communication open. They maintain switchboards, telephones, and associated wire instruments, and other equipment for the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, and repair communications equipment
• Install and repair circuits and wiring
• Calibrate and align equipment components
• Test and isolate faulty assemblies and components
• Replace parts, rewire equipment, and interconnect components on semiautomatic telephone switchboard equipment
• Use circuit and wiring diagrams and schematics
• Test repaired equipment

Requirements

• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Qualifications

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with engineering companies, the federal government, or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers. Through your training, experience, and additional study, you may also be able to qualify for the Electronics Technician Association (ETA) certification.

Skills

• Operating electrical and electronic test equipment
• Repair and replacement of radar and sonar equipment
• Ability to apply electronic principles and concepts
• Interest in working with electrical and electronic equipment

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Requirements

• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Other Job Information

• Job ID: 7714
• ZIP Code: 57701
• Job Category: Mechanic and Maintenance
• Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Requires military enlistment
• Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.
• Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.