5948 - Aviation RADAR Technician

Summary

Aviation RADAR Technicians site, install, operate, test, adjust, align, and repair the Marine Air Command Control Systems (MACCS) Air Defense RADAR Systems, and associated Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment.

Typical duties include installation, operation, performance testing, and troubleshooting and repair of RADAR equipment, fiber optic cables, switched local area networks and devices, end-user computers, servers, and system software/firmware for RADAR equipment.

Additional duties include supervision of a maintenance section/shop, coordination of equipment evacuation for repair with other maintenance activities, requisitioning of parts, and monitoring maintenance reports.

These technicians also provide technical expertise in the planning, employment, and installation of Air Defense RADAR Systems.

Prerequisites

Must be a U.S.

citizen.

Must possess an EL score of 115 or higher.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Must have normal color vision.

Requirements

Complete the 5900 Commons Course (M091J31), Twentynine Palms, CA.

Complete the Aviation Radar Technician Entry Level Course (M09E331), Twentynine Palms, CA.

POI CID

M091J31, M09E331

Duties

Duties.

For a complete list of duties and tasks, refer to the Marine Air Command and Control Systems (MACCS) Maintenance Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual NAVMC 3500.128.

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