94Y Integrated Family of Test Equipment Operator

About the role

The Integrated Family of Test Equipment (IFTE) Operator/Maintainer supports Army National Guard operations in the field by performing maintenance on shop replaceable units, system supported line replaceable units, and test program sets. Specific duties include:

Responsibilities

• Performing electronic maintenance, adjustments, and tests
• Operating and performing preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators
• March order and emplacement of the base shop test facility
• Installing supported weapon system test program sets
• Replacing defective components and performing base shop test facility alignments
• Reading technical diagrams and manuals
• Replacing equipment parts, such as resistors, switches, and circuit boards

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

• Strong attention to detail
• Interest in solving problems

Skills

• Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment
• Equipment repair exercises

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

Schedule

• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 34 weeks of classroom instruction