E03A - P-3A/B Integrated Electrical System OMA Specialist

Civilian Roles Similar to P-3A/B Integrated Electrical System OMA Specialist

Aircraft Communications/Navigation Systems Technician, Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, Aircraft Electrician, Airfield Systems Technician, Aviation Electrician's Mate Technician, Avionic Mechanic, Avionics Electrical Technician, Avionics Systems Technician, In-flight Technician, Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Technician

Purpose of a P-3A/B Integrated Electrical System OMA Specialist

The Military depends on its fleet of aircraft to successfully complete many of its missions. Airplanes and helicopters rely on complex electrical and electronic systems for communication, navigation, and radar. They also depend on working instruments, lights, weapons, landing gear, sensors, and many other aircraft parts for operation.

Avionics technicians inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems that perform communications, navigation, collision avoidance, target acquisition, and automatic flight-control functions. They perform operational tests on aircraft components to determine condition, analyze performance, and isolate malfunctions in the radar, sensors, weapons control, electronic warfare (EW), flight control, and engine control systems. They repair and replace systems and equipment when deficiencies are identified.

What a P-3A/B Integrated Electrical System OMA Specialist Does

Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in electrical and electronic components, identifying location and extent of equipment faults Repair equipment by adjusting, aligning, repairing, or replacing defective components Clean, preserve, and store electrical/electronic components and aircraft instruments Use Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Test Program Sets (TPS) and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) to determine the cause and location of malfunctions, extent of faults, and category of maintenance required Inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft batteries, AC and DC power generation, conversion and distribution systems, as well as the electrical control and indication functions of all airframe systems Repair amplifier and logic circuits, microwave equipment, servomechanisms, radio frequency circuits, video displays, and power supply circuits Serve as aircrew members on flight Replace assembly components using hand tools, soldering devices, and electronic instruments Plan and organize integrated avionics equipment assembly, calibration, repair, modification, and maintenance activities Upload ground maintenance and operational software Coordinate with supply, operations, and other support activities to improve procedures and resolve problems Use automated maintenance systems; input, validate, and analyze data processed to automated systems; clear and close out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems Supervise and perform aircraft, engine, and component inspections; interpret inspection findings and determine adequacy of corrective actions Requisition and maintain stock for repair of aircraft avionics equipment, and maintain records Resolve technical problems and improve maintenance methods and techniques

Training Provided for a P-3A/B Integrated Electrical System OMA Specialist While Serving

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for avionics technicians consists of classroom and on-the-job training, including practice in repairing avionics systems. Training content varies depending on specialty, and may include:

Electronics and electrical theory Inspection and troubleshooting techniques and procedures Avionics and electrical system maintenance Electrical control and indication functions of all airframe systems Common soldering and systems-installation practices Operating electrical and electronic test equipment

Typical P-3A/B Integrated Electrical System OMA Specialist Work Environment

Avionics technicians usually work indoors, in aircraft hangars, airplanes, and repair shops. They may also work on aircraft parked outdoors.