Aviation radar technicians site, install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair the TAOC radars, and associated IFF equipment.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must possess an EL score of 105 or higher, not waiverable.
(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 Aviation Radar Technician Course.
(2) Complete the Advanced Electronics Course.
(3) Minimum of 1 year experience as an MOS 5942. Other 59XX MOSs and other comparable MOSs may request a waiver. HQMC (APC) is the waiver approval authority.
Duties.
(1) Develops a thorough knowledge of the principles of good electronic shop supervision, proper methods of training electronics personnel, and approved maintenance procedures.
(2) Supervises personnel performing duties in MOS 5942.
(3) Sites, installs, adjusts, maintains, repairs, and makes authorized modifications to the AN/TPS-59 and AN/TPS-63 radars, and associated IFF equipment.
(4) Assists the radar officer in maintaining accountability of all parts of the system.
(5) Requisitions supplies and spare parts.
(6) Assists in the training of subordinates or less qualified personnel.
(7) Installs the radar and IFF equipment either in the Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC) automated mode or the TAOC "build up" mode.
(8) Performs the more unusual or difficult repairs or modifications to the AN/TPS-59, AN/TPS-63, and AN/UPX-37.
(9) Prepares and implements inspection and maintenance schedules and compiles data for reports.
(10) Organizes and administers facilities for the maintenance and repair of the AN/TPS-59, AN/TPS-63, and AN/UPX-37.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Avionics Technicians 49-2091.
Related Military Skill.
None.
