Specialty Summary. Isolates malfunctions and repairs and inspects A-10, F-15, and U-2 integrated avionics systems at organizational levels. Inspects, services, and performs general aircraft handling procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identifies and isolates A-10, F-15, and U-2 integrated avionics systems malfunctions, and analyzes performance. Operates integrated avionics systems to determine operational condition. Interprets equipment operation to isolate malfunctions in systems such as attack control, instrument, flight control, communications, navigation, and penetration aids. Traces data flow and wiring diagrams. Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft wiring systems. Uses built-in test functions, electronic measuring equipment, support aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and hand tools. Monitors equipment performance and detects and analyzes malfunctions.
Removes, installs, aligns, and checks integrated avionics systems. Removes and installs line replaceable units and aligns systems. Operationally checks externally mounted avionics equipment. Boresights systems. Performs intermediate or organizational maintenance level modifications.
Inspects integrated avionics systems, posts entries, and maintains inspection and maintenance records. Inspects avionics systems and determines operational status. Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action adequacy. Reviews maintenance management publications and procedures to obtain avionics systems information. Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. Uses automated maintenance systems. Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems. Clears and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
Specialty Qualifications:
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: electronic, microelectronic, gyro, synchro, mechanical, and indicator principles, theory, and application; factors involved in transmitting and receiving within the radio frequency ranges; digital computer logic; using and interpreting testing and measuring devices; principles of aerodynamics and motion and power transmission by mechanical and electronic means; electronic combat principles; and concepts and application of maintenance directives.
Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in physics and mathematics is desirable.
Training. The following training is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
2A331X. Completion of the applicable suffix basic avionics systems course.
2A351. Completion of applicable Field Training Detachment (FTD) course(s) listed on the MAJCOM Mandatory Course List IAW AFI 36-2232, Maintenance Training.
2A371. Completion of the advanced aircraft wiring course.
Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
2A351. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A331X. Also, experience in functions such as isolating malfunctions, installing line replaceable units, and using AGE necessary to maintain avionics systems.
2A371. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A351. Also, experience performing or supervising functions such as installing, maintaining, or inspecting A-10, F-15, or U-2 avionics systems.
Other. The following are mandatory as indicated. For entry into this specialty: Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards. Specialty requires routine access to Secret material or similar environment. For award and retention of AFSCs 2A3X1X, completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) according to AFI 31‑501, Personnel Security Program Management. NOTE: Award of the 3-skill level without a completed NACLC is authorized provided an interim NACLC has been granted according to AFI 31-501
