Radarelektroniker/in (Funk - Hochfrequenztechnik) - Grafenwöhr, Deutschland - U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Beschreibung

Radarelektroniker/in (Funk - Hochfrequenztechnik)

Grafenwoehr , Germany

Ausschreibungsbereich

Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany.

This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany.

and

EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.

Hauptaufgaben

The incumbent is fully responsible for certification of the performance and accuracy of systems and subsystems operating in the host nation airspace system. This includes the responsibility and authority to withdraw systems and subsystems from service until the equipment meets certification standards again. Responsible for reading and interpreting extremely complex technical manuals for electronic equipment produced by commercial manufacturers and are only available in English. Maintains and reviews FAA Forms Site Logs) for all navigational Aids Sites according to FAA standards and meets all legal requirements for ICAO record keeping. Responsible for accurate files maintenance for all forms and records required by TAMMS, DA Pam 750-8, AR 750-1 and Unit Supply update. Maintains a log of maintenance activities including parts replaced and times for accomplishment of each action. Assists in preparing recurring and special reports. Assists in preparing recurring and special reports. Assists in preparing and maintaining inventory of replacement parts and other necessary supplies. Technicians maintain Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) repair and calibration, including transport of assigned TMDE to and from calibration and repair support facilities. Has signatory authority to receive class 9 PLL parts, TMDE and to submit and receive DPW work orders. Makes all performance ground checks before, during and after flight inspection for all navigation aids. Recommends the issuance of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) on equipment which does not meet required flight check tolerances. Typical, but not inclusive examples of duty assignments, which require full system performance certification, are:
- Non-Directional Beacon (NDB). Measurement and analysis of the precise functioning and operation of the power units, dual transmitters, antenna-interface units and antenna propagation system performance. Performs overall systems evaluation during FAA flight inspection and certifies normal operation daily thereafter. Maintains remote NDB monitoring equipment to ensure accurate display of system status and alarm at failure. Performs maintenance and certification of the systems for compliance with FAA regulation 6740.2

- Very High Frequency Omni-directional Ranging (VOR). Analyzes and evaluates operation of dual transmitter electronic VOR. Prepares and conducts 360 degree verification of directional bearing information to commissioning standards. Optimizes and tunes multi-phase antenna for correct bearing propagation. Prepares alignment of station test generators during and after flight inspections. Maintains reference data sheets for bearing error comparison. Aligns and evaluates modulation levels for the multi-frequency station emissions. Performs maintenance and certification of the systems for compliance with FAA regulation 6820.7

- Digital Automated Terminal Information Service (DATIS). Aligns and evaluates solid state voice/data recording and rebroadcast system components. Tests output audio level and phone circuit intermediate interface. Measures and evaluates proportional signal modulation for retransmission at VOR (see b.) Evaluates and corrects faults in the digital recording modules. Performs maintenance and certification of the systems for compliance with

- Remote Communications Air/Ground. Analyzes and evaluates the performance parameters of single, multi-channel, and frequency hopping radio transmitters and receiver, troubleshoots and takes corrective action when necessary. Evaluates overall performance of system and subsystems for compliance with FCC and FAA standards and propagation limits as assigned by host nation frequency managers. Certifies system performance from the antenna, amplifier, transmitter or receiver, through the interface with microwave repeating equipment following any event interrupting the service. Performs maintenance and certification of the systems for compliance with

- Digital Voice Logging and Reproduction systems. Programs and maintains Global Positioning System synchronized digital voice logging and reproduction systems for legally mandated time-logging and reprocessing of air traffic control and pilot audio. Performs maintenance and certification of the systems for compliance with FAA regulation

- Air Traffic Control Communications Switching System. Inspects, tests and restores serviceability of a distributed microprocessor controlled system which integrates radio, intercom, telephone, and bridged alarm communications circuits in real time data bussing modes. Evaluates microprocessor and software operations to maximize the configuration flexibility of the Air Traffic control communications Switching System. Performs maintenance and certification of the systems for compliance with FAA regulation

Typical, but not inclusive examples of duty assignments, which encompass subsystems of higher order systems, are:

- Precision Approach Radar (PAR). Aligns, tunes, adjusts and evaluates radar transmitter and receiver components. Diagnoses performance and corrects malfunctions to assure optimum operation. Test parameters for reporting of performance data prior to FAA flight check. Aligns, tunes and adjusts radar indicating system components; i.e. adjust precision ranging, sweep length, balances video and IFF presentations, tests target correlation accuracy. Establishes balance of Linear/Logarithmic sin and cosine conversion factors for indicator display system. Performs maintenance and certification of the systems for compliance with Army and Navy manuals.

- Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR/TPSRS). Analyzes the operation of the noise figure monitor and takes corrective action when necessary. Analyses and evaluates the operation pulse repetition frequency (PRF) assembly for proper pulse characteristics and tuning correlation. Analyzes fiber optic position correlation couplers for proper orientation of detected pulse train data. Programs remote monitory CPU and interfaces for proper module test sequences. Analyzes and repairs compressor subassembly for proper RF wave-guide evacuation and isolation properties. Performs duties associated with FAA flight inspection and system certification in accordance with FAA JO , 8200.1, and to assure optimum operation.

- Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). Aligns, tunes, adjusts and evaluates overall system performance of Localizer and Glideslope and associated monitoring equipment. Performs periodic maintenance, corrective maintenance, and installation of FAA modifications. Performs duties associated with FAA flight inspection and system certification in accordance with FAA JO , 8200.1, and to assure optimum operation.

- Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems (STARS) Enhanced Local Integrated Tower Equipment (ELITE) is an open architecture, distributed software-based ATC automation system for Army Approach Control facilities and Tower facilities. STARS ELITE contains a single service level. STARS ELITE consists of dedicated multi-subsystem processor servers that hosts; Communication Gateway Workstation (CGW), Radar Data Processor (RDP), Continuous Data Recording (CDR), and Monitor and Control Workstation (MCW) applications. Performs maintenance and certification of the system for compliance in accordance with FAA

- The lighted navigational aids system is designed to provide visual ground contact, runway identification, and other guidance and hazard information to aircraft pilots.
This chapter describes the approach lighting system (ALS), the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) and miscellaneous lighted aids and controls. The approach lighting systems are particularly useful under adverse weather or other low visibility conditions. Performs certification of the system for compliance in accordance with FAA 6850.5

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifikationsanforderungen

Description of the Education & Training Levels:

E&T Levels I, II, III, IVA and IV D: Not creditable for positions in this occupational series.

E&T Level IV B and C: A Meister Diploma or Staatlich geprüfter Techniker in a trade or craft that is related to the position; PLUS 4 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level V: Graduation from a University or equivalent, e.g. the Berufsakademie, or Technische Hochschule als Ingenieur der Elektrotechnik or in another related academic field; PLUS 3 years of job related experience as defined below.

Job Related Experience: Experience as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic in electronics, electricity, engineering, communications, in occupations such as Fernmeldeanlagenelektroniker,Fernsehtechnik und elektronische Medien, Elektromaschinenbauer, Elektromechaniker, or in a similar occupation. The experience must show progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, function, operation, and capabilities of electronic equipment used in this position.

* Office automation skills required.
* Driver's license class B rquired and applicant must be able to obtain/maintain a military driver's license.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:

English Language Proficiency Level C1 AND German Language Proficiency Level C1 required.

You may test yourself for free at one of the various online providers, who offer tests under the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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Beschäftigungsbedingungen

Temporary duty travel (TDY) required.
* Heavy lifting required up to 50 lbs

We offer:

- a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities
- employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
- high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements:

- 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement)
- vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
- various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)

Beyond the tariff agreement:
- usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement)
- employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards
- health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.