Automatic Test Systems Operator and Maintainer

OVERVIEW
The Automatic Test Systems Operator and Maintainer is primarily responsible for maintaining the base shop test facility and performing electronic maintenance on shop-replaceable units, system-supported line-replaceable units and test program sets.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform electronic maintenance, adjustments and tests
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators
• Install supported weapon system test program sets
• Replace defective components and perform base shop test facility alignments
• Read technical diagrams and manuals in order to locate, isolate and repair instrument parts

TRAINING
Job training for an Automatic Test Systems Operator and Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 30 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instruction.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Principles of electronics
• Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment
• Equipment repair exercises

HELPFUL SKILLS 

• Interest in mathematics and working with electronic equipment
• High attention to detail
• Interest in solving problems
  
  

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 107

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WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you'll learn will help you pursue a career at manufacturing companies, medical research facilities, satellite communications firms or commercial airline companies. The same skills may also prepare you for a future with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or the National Weather Service.

Through your extensive Army National Guard training and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technicians Association certification.