Electronics Technician I
Core
Performs diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and maintenance of airfield, deep-field camp, NAVAIDS, communications, and meteorology systems to support aviation and weather operations at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
Role type
Junior IC electronics technician (field deployment)
Builds
Operational readiness of aviation support and weather observing systems
Domain
Aviation infrastructure / Remote polar operations
Required skills
electronics systems troubleshooting, sensor calibration, test equipment operation, NAVAIDS maintenance, communications systems repair, meteorology equipment maintenance, technical documentation, inventory management, safety compliance
Preferred skills
light vehicle operation, CPR certification, frequency management, system outage reporting
Technologies
TACAN/MLS, PAPI/REIL, UHF/VHF transceivers, MILSATCOM, solar/wind charging systems, serial-to-IP modems, fiber cabling
Responsibilities
Calibrates and repairs sensors and test equipment; Provides scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for NAVAIDS, COM, and MET systems; Documents maintenance actions and system status; Supports flight checks and certifications of airfield systems; Maintains tool and spare parts inventory; Operates light vehicles for field support; Ensures adherence to safety and security policies.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC