Electrical Technician

National Guard
US - Florida - Bradenton
October 21, 2024
Construction

The Avenger is the Army National Guard's premier on-the-move defense turret that provides short-range air defense protection against air and land attacks. Lightweight, easily transportable, and equipped with eight powerful Stinger missiles, it's up to the Avenger System Repairer to maintain the automated systems that keep the Avenger battle-ready.

Job Duties
Determine malfunctions in electronics, electrical, and cryogenic assemblies; module and circuit elements
Maintain gyroscopes, sights, and other electro-optical fire control components
Repair and maintain missile mounts, platforms, and launch mechanisms
Test and adjust weapons firing, guidance, and launch systems
Inspect, test, and adjust components
Remove and replace defective line units

Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Use of electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment
Understanding of schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
How to operate, test, and maintain weapons systems

Helpful Skills
Strong attention to detail
Interest in working with weapons

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in firms that design, build, and test weapons systems for the military.

Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Avenger System Repairers consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Training consists of both classroom and field work.

Benefits/RequirementsBenefits

Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
VA home loans
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Other Job InformationJob ID: 1325
ZIP Code: 34208
Job Category: Mechanic and Maintenance
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