ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command seeks an Electronics Technician to maintain and certify Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.

The position requires certification to USAF and FAA standards, providing on-the-job training to apprentices and guidance to technicians, while upholding safety rules and a clean work environment. A Secret security clearance is required, with transcripts sometimes requested for degree verification.

Qualifications

• Mission-essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue after emergencies.
• Education transcripts may be requested to verify qualifications.
• Foreign education may be used to meet requirements; provide evidence.

Responsibilities

• Certifies systems to USAF and FAA standards and safety requirements.
• Provides technical guidance and on-the-job training to apprentices and other technicians.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by following safety rules.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise to maintain and certify Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS). Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Key Responsibilities

Certifies assigned systems and sub-systems to ensure compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established standards and safety requirements. Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems. Provides technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians and conducts on-the-job (OJT) training to apprentices in all phases of work.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements & Education

Continued from Conditions of Employment: This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.

Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.

Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $84260 – $109545/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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