2A3X5 - Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics AFSC Enlisted

Summary

Air Force Maintainers are some of the brightest minds on the planet, and their mission is to keep the world’s most-advanced aircraft flying. Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Maintainers in the Air Force are responsible for maintaining the F-22, F-35 and MQ-1/MQ-9/RQ-4. They do everything from troubleshooting and inspecting to repairing and modifying these aircraft to make sure they’re ready for whatever mission comes their way.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and supervise general aircraft servicing and handling procedures.
• Interpret equipment-operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in systems.
• Use technical data to trace wiring diagrams and signal dataflow.
• Use integrated diagnostics, built-in test functions, electronic measuring equipment, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), support equipment (SE) and hand tools.
• Perform and supervise alignment, calibration, modifications, and boresight of aircraft electrical and environmental (A&E) systems.

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

• 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: Sheppard AFB, TX

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
• Air Force Reserve
• Air National Guard