2A3X4 Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics

Overview of 2A3X4 Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics AFSC

Role Summary: The 2A3X4 AFSC is tasked with maintaining and repairing integrated avionics systems on fighter aircraft such as the A-10, U-2, F-15, and F-16, as well as the CV-22. Specialists in this field play a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness of some of the Air Force’s most advanced and crucial combat aircraft by isolating malfunctions and performing repairs at the organizational level. Their work includes handling, inspecting, servicing, and executing general aircraft procedures alongside specific avionics maintenance.

Training and Education:

  • Tech School Duration: 109-126 days at Sheppard AFB.
  • CCAF Degree: Avionics Systems Technology.

Duty Badge:

  • Maintenance Badge.

Demographics:

  • Male: 1957 (95%)
  • Female: 99 (5%)
  • Total: 2056

Requirements to Become a 2A3X4:

  • ASVAB Score: Minimum of 70 in the Electrical section.
  • Physical Strength: Capability to lift 80 lbs.
  • Vision: Normal color vision is required.
  • Security Clearance: Routine access to Secret material necessitates this level of clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

2A3X4 technicians are tasked with:

  • Identifying and isolating malfunctions in integrated avionics systems across various fighter aircraft platforms.
  • Operating avionics systems to determine operational conditions and analyzing performance.
  • Inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining aircraft wiring systems, using testing equipment, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and hand tools.
  • Removing, installing, aligning, and checking integrated avionics systems and line-replaceable units (LRUs).
  • Performing maintenance modifications and boresighting systems.
  • Maintaining inspection and maintenance records, interpreting findings, and ensuring the adequacy of corrective actions.

Specialty Qualifications:

Knowledge:

  • Mandatory knowledge includes electronic principles, theory, and application; radio frequency transmission and reception; digital computer logic; testing and measuring devices; aerodynamics; electronic combat principles; and maintenance directives application.

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent with courses in physics and mathematics is desirable.

Training:

  • Completion of the applicable basic avionics systems course.
  • Additional Field Training Detachment (FTD) courses as required by the MAJCOM Mandatory Course List.

Experience:

  • Experience in isolating malfunctions, installing LRUs, and utilizing AGE to maintain avionics systems is necessary for progression through the AFSC.

Specialties (Shredouts) for 2A3X4:

  • A: Specialization in A-10/U-2 avionics systems.
  • B: Focused on F-15 avionics maintenance.
  • C: Dedicated to F-16 avionics systems.

2A3X4 Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics specialists ensure the functionality and reliability of the critical avionics systems that enable fighter and special operations aircraft to perform their missions effectively. Their expertise is essential for the success of both routine and combat operations, contributing significantly to the Air Force’s mission readiness and operational capabilities.

Similar MOS