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5953 - Air Traffic Control RADAR Technician

Summary

Air Traffic Control RADAR Technicians survey, site, and install air traffic control precision approach and surveillance radar systems.

Make periodic inspections and perform preventive maintenance.

Load operational software, tune, adjust, and align systems for proper operation.

Use proper safety procedures in system maintenance and operation.

Diagnose and isolate malfunction to the fault, remove and replace the fault; and verify that the malfunction has been corrected.

Participate in and provide technical assistance during system flight inspections.

Maintain diagnostic and operational tapes, tools, support, and test equipment.

Assist in maintaining the maintenance technical library.

Assist in maintaining accountability of all parts of the system including software, spare parts, and in requisitioning supplies and spare parts.

Process and pack system components for storage or shipment.

Train subordinates or less qualified personnel.

Maintain necessary records of maintenance and compile data for reports.

Assist Air Traffic Control Maintenance Personnel in MOS 5951, 5952 and 5954.

Must possess a working knowledge of applicable Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs.

Prerequisites

Must possess an EL score of 110 or higher.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Must possess normal color perception.

Must be a U.S.

citizen.

Requirements

Complete the Avionics Technician I Level Class A1 Course (N23A952), Pensacola, FL.

Complete the Marine Air Traffic Control RADAR Technician Pipeline Course (N2359L2), Pensacola, FL.

POI CID

N23A952, N2359L2

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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