Specialty Summary. Maintains, operates, services, and repairs power generation and distribution systems, and environmental control and associated support systems and equipment for missile, spacelift, and research and development (R&D) facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs or supervises preventative and operator maintenance on missile, spacelift, and R&D facilities. Troubleshoots, repairs, and services missile weapon systems, spacelift and R&D equipment, facilities, and support equipment (SE). Included are power generation and distribution systems such as diesel generators, automatic switching units, manual switching gear, distribution and control panels, battery systems, and associated controls; environmental control systems; air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigerant systems; and spacelift support systems and associated equipment. Services SE dealing with fuel, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and air. Analyzes support facility and equipment malfunctions, and determines operational readiness. Solves interface problems between electrical and electronic equipment. Repairs or supervises maintenance of accessories and components of direct support and real-property installed equipment. Coordinates activities of contractor personnel during space launch activities. Performs acquisition and activation activities.
Performs priority maintenance on systems/subsystems to assure launch capability. Performs facility and support equipment tests, adjustments, and maintenance. Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs mechanical, electrical and electronic circuitry, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, systems knowledge and technical publications.
Monitors, repairs, and operates missile, spacelift, and R & D SE. Monitors or operates fault display, checkout panels, and test stands to detect system and component malfunctions. Tests electrical circuits and security, gas detection and fire warning systems, and auxiliary power equipment for readiness. Performs inspections and operates special vehicles.
Specialty Qualifications:
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic principles; and interpreting technical orders, workflow diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in mathematics and physics is desirable.
Training. For the award of AFSC 2M033, completion of the basic 3 level missile and space facilities course is mandatory.
Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
2M053. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2M033. Also, experience in functions such as maintaining and operating missile and space facilities, R&D facilities, or related support equipment.
2M073. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2M053. Also, experience performing or supervising power generation, missile, spacelift, or R&D facilities.
Other. The following are mandatory as indicated: For entry into this specialty: Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards. For entry, award, and retention of AFSCs 2M013/33/53, no record of emotional instability. For award and retention the following is mandatory: Specialty requires routine access to Secret material or similar environment. For award and retention of AFSCs 2M0X3, Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) according to AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management. NOTE: Award of the 3-skill level without a completed SSBI is authorized provided an interim SSBI has been granted according to AFI 31-501.
