2A8X2 - MOBILITY AIR FORCES INTEGRATED INSTRUMENT AND FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS AFSC Enlisted

Summary

The Air Force relies upon a wide array of aircraft to complete a variety of tasks integral to our mission. Specializing in electronics and avionics, Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems specialists have a critical role keeping bombers, helicopters and cargo planes ready to go. These experts must keep everything to exacting standards to ensure systems operate as intended for the missions they complete all over the world.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and maintain instrument and flight control systems.
• Perform maintenance on bombers, cargo aircraft and helicopters.
• Diagnose malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams and test equipment.
• Interpret and recommend corrective action based on inspection findings.
• Establish methods and performance standards.
• Prepare aircraft for low-altitude attack profiles, precision bombing, covert operations and reconnaissance.

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 interpreting and applying mechanical, wiring and electronic circuit diagrams
• Normal color vision
• 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
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 46 - 95 Days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Sheppard AFB, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Avionics 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
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve