| Job Title : |
IFTE operator/maintainer |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Army, Mechanics, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
The Army IFTE operator/maintainer helps to ensure both the safety of personnel and operational efficiency. This specialist is primarily responsible for maintaining the base shop test facility. Duties include:
• Operating and performing preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles, power generators and related equipment
• Installing supported weapon system test program sets
• Replacing defective components and performing base shop test facility alignments
Training
To become an Army IFTE operator/maintainer, you must nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and 34 weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom instruction covers:
• Mechanical and electronic principles
• Preventive maintenance procedures
• Techniques regarding test equipment
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army avionic communications equipment repairer should:
• Be interested in math, electricity, electronics and shop mechanics
• Have an aptitude for problem solving
• Be able to use related tools
In time, you may achieve an advanced level for an Army IFTE operator/maintainer with additional supervisory and training responsibilities. |
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