Army Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician

Warrant Officer

918B MOS

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Operate, repair, maintenance, and modify radio, radar, computer, electronic data processing, controlled cryptographic items.

Manages personnel, equipment, and facility assets for the installation, operation, repair, maintenance, and modification of radio, radar, computer, electronic data processing, controlled cryptographic items, television, navigation, avionics, and related communications equipment and associated tools, test sets and accessory equipment; receives and inspects incoming equipment to determine requirements, assigns work to subordinates, and assures proper repair through quality control inspections of in-process work and by final inspections and test of completed work; ensures that maintenance schedules are adhered to and that scheduled maintenance programs include regular preventive maintenance; plans, coordinates, and supervises maintenance activities and programs; develops repair and operating procedures; and interprets technical publications and data for use in repair and maintenance functions; instructs personnel in the application of specialized test procedures to isolate causes of equipment failures and malfunctions and on making extensive or unusual repairs or modifications; solves unusually complex problems of diagnosis, modification and repair; estimates repair requirements and costs and requisitions replacement parts and supplies; supervises general technical and complex repair of electronics equipment from organizational through depot level; determines substitutability or fabrication of minor parts and electronic assemblies; advises commander or staff officers on electronics equipment development, procurement, capabilities, limitations and employment; evaluates maintenance performed.

Performs duties described in preceding skill levels; provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate operating elements; advises members of allied forces using Army electronics equipment; provides guidance and technical direction to subordinate elements or other staff elements.

Performs duties described in preceding skill levels; manages the development of training packages to ensure that Army personnel are prepared to operate and maintain new systems prior to fielding.

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