Overview
The Radar Repairer is an essential member of the Army National Guard communications maintenance team and performs maintenance on ground surveillance radar and associated equipment.
Job duties
- Inspect, test and adjust system components and test equipment to specific tolerances
- Perform initial, in-process and on-site technical and quality control inspections
- Troubleshoot radar and associated equipment assemblies, subassemblies, and modular and circuit elements for deficiencies and malfunctions
- Repair, remove and replace defective components and parts
- Prepare and maintain equipment logs, equipment modification and utilization records, exchange tags, and calibration data cards
Training
Job training for a Radar Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 37 weeks and 3 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, OK. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Application of electronic principles and concepts Inspection techniques and procedures Use of electronic test equipment Repair and replacement of radar equipment
Required ASVAB score
Electronics (EL): 107 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Helpful skills
- General understanding of math and physics
- Interest in working with electronic equipment and radar communication
- Ability to apply electronic principles and concepts
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will prepare you for a career as a communications technician with engineering firms, the federal government, or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-07-18