Aviation communication systems technicians perform and supervise maintenance of radios and communications systems found within selected units of the Marine Air Control Group. Tasks include installation, operation, performance testing, alignment and troubleshooting of all voice communications equipment, encryption devices, electronic assemblies and subassemblies, fiber optic cables, and system software for radios and telecommunications equipment used within the Marine Air Command and Control Systems (MACCS), to include the Tactical Air Operations Module (TAOM), Air Defense Communications Platform (ADCP), Communications Interface System (AN/MRQ-12), Direct Air Support Center, Airborne system (AN/UYQ-3B), and Communications Data Link System (CDLS).
Prerequisites.
(1) Must possess an EL score of 110 or higher.
(2) Must be eligible for a secret security clearance.
(3) Must have a minimum one year of high school algebra.
(4) Must have normal color vision.
(5) Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Requirements.
(1) Complete the Basic Electronics Course.
(2) Complete the Radio Fundamental Course.
(3) Complete the Aviation Communications Systems Technician Course.
Duties.
(1) Sgt to Pvt:
(a) Utilizes the fundamentals of electronics and electricity to analyze schematics, diagnose faults and effect repairs on faulty circuits.
(b) Reads and understands schematics, wiring diagrams and technical data contained in publications pertaining to aviation ground radio systems.
(c) Assembles and disassembles aviation ground radio systems and aviation communication systems preparing them either for shipment or operation, as applicable.
(d) Observes safety precautions in systems maintenance and repair.
(e) Installs, adjusts, maintains, repairs, and makes authorized modifications to aviation ground radio and communication systems.
(f) Energizes all communication systems equipment.
(g) Aligns/adjusts the peripheral equipment inputs for proper operation.
(h) Identifies system malfunctions by utilizing operational and diagnostic computer programs, operations and maintenance panel indications, and other inherent self-test features.
(i) Restores system operation by substituting a good subassembly for a defective one.
(j) Uses special test equipment such as digital, analog and power supply test sets, general-purpose test equipment, and maintenance publications for the isolation of defective parts on a subassembly.
(k) Uses normal and special hand tools to remove and replace parts on all TDS subassemblies, replace cable connectors, and wire the printed circuit board connectors per approved instructions.
(l) Uses the Marine Corps Technical Publications System to obtain identifying data on parts or maintenance float items in equipment maintenance.
(m) Prepares requisitions for parts and maintenance float items required in equipment maintenance.
(n) Performs maintenance standards checks and/or preventive maintenance on TDS equipment groups, special test equipments, and tools.
(o) Gathers, records, interprets, and reports equipment maintenance history.
(p) Prepares communications systems for deployment.
(q) Uses secondary repairable items program and the recoverable items program to restore defective electronics equipment to serviceable condition.
(r) Monitors supply action on requisitions.
(2) MSgt to Sgt:
(a) Prepares and implements inspection and maintenance schedules.
(b) Performs difficult or unusual repairs and makes authorized modifications to applicable equipment.
(c) Gives technical advice concerning requirements for compatible operation of various communication system elements and give advice concerning systems integration and interoperability.
(d) Organizes and administers the installation and maintenance of radio installations of a wing or aviation shore installation.
(e) Installs, adjusts, maintains, and repairs Aviation Ground Radio and Communication Systems.
(f) Supervises maintenance shop operations to include: work scheduling, production flow, and record maintenance.
(g) Conducts maintenance-training programs.
(h) Prepares and submits operational reports, forms, and logs
(i) Utilizes the fundamentals of electronics and electricity to analyze schematics, diagnose faults and effect repairs on faulty circuits.
(j) Uses functions of arithmetic, control, storage, input and output units of electronic digital computers, principles of data storage, computer control, input and output devices, and computer programming.
(k) Reads and understands wiring units, logic units, schematics, and technical data in publications on digital circuitry.
(l) Utilizes operating functions and missions of various centers of communications systems.
(m) Utilizes operational function of communications systems as related to tactical data systems of other military services.
(n) Utilizes theory of transmission lines, propagation, propagation characteristics, and setting requirements for HF radio and troposheric scatter systems.
(o) Installs, operates, performs periodic checks, and repairs digital circuitry of data terminal groups and general and special purpose computers, buffers, and other associated peripheral equipment.
(p) Uses special test equipment such as digital card testers, module test sets, and dual trace oscilloscopes (distortion and wave analyzers) for detecting systems malfunctions.
(q) Installs, operates, performs periodic checks, makes adjustments, and repairs modules and cards of the elements of communication systems.
(r) Performs fault isolation and repair of etched circuit boards, modules, and subassemblies using card testers, module testers, and other special test equipment.
(s) Maintain necessary records of maintenance performed, reporting system failures, and re-supply of failed parts.
(t) Assists the data systems maintenance officer in performance of his duties.
(u) Supervises personnel of lower grades in the performance of any Marines Corps aviation radio maintenance function.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Avionics Technicians 49-2091.
Related Military Skill.
None.
