Ground Radio Repair Mos 2841 - Shop Chief
Ground radio repairers install and repair radio equipment, including multichannel radio equipment, used by ground and aviation forces. MOS 2841s also perform troubleshooting on combinations of radio sets, terminals, and related devices to ensure reliable service to users. Typical duties include the repairing, aligning, and calibration of radio equipment and secure voice systems; requisitioning of components and parts; completion of repair requests and records; and the interconnection of equipment to provide special capabilities.As Chief of a small unit, I was also responsible for the installation, repair, and upkeep of information technology equipment. Including, but not limited to, telephony systems, computers, printers, fax machines, building security systems, cabling, basic server maintenance, and software installations. Additional duties included: setting up field operations center, creating tech plans, wiring of all communication devices, building op centers radio antennas, running cable throughout field base, building local area network, creating and loading frequency hop sets, calibrating GPS units, running tests, and determining repair schedules.Skills:Blueprints/Technical DiagramsCommunication System DesignDocumenting/Record KeepingElectrical System Testing/MeasurementElectronic Device/System Installation/RepairElectronic Equipment CalibrationIntegrated Electronic SystemsOperational System Testing/EvaluationSystems Integration/Information Architecture