1C8X3 - RADAR, AIRFIELD & WEATHER SYSTEMS AFSC Enlisted

Summary

Responsible for air traffic and warning radar systems, and fixed and deployable navigational aids, weather equipment and radios, Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems specialists ensure that the equipment utilized by air traffic controllers and pilots is in perfect working order. These specialists install and maintain everything from air traffic control and weather equipment to ground control and navigational aids to ensure aircraft can be safely guided through takeoff and landing.

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain, and repair fixed and mobile radar, navigational aids, weather systems and radios.
• Evaluate and resolve problems to the appropriate systems.
• Direct maintenance inspection teams.
• Establish work standards, methods and safety guidelines.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic principles and digital techniques
• Normal color vision
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
• Freedom from fear of heights
• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 7.5 weeks
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Keesler AFB, MS
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Electronic Systems Technology.

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

• Air Force Active Duty