Radar Repairer

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Radar Repairer

Job Description

Radar is the Army National Guard's eyes and ears, providing the critical information officers need to make decisions that affect everyone in the field. And the Radar Repairer makes sure that equipment continues sending that information.

The Radar Repairer is a vital member of the Army National Guard communications maintenance team. As such, you will develop a working knowledge of how to operate military radar equipment and how to install, maintain, and repair it. Duties include troubleshooting and testing radar systems using electronic and electrical test equipment; understanding air traffic control, missile tracking, air defense, and other radar systems, as well as the ability to repair them; installing receivers, transmitters, and other components; and preparing and maintaining equipment logs.

The skills you learn as a Radar Repairer will prepare you for a future as a communications technician with engineering firms, the federal government, or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Radar Repairer consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 45 weeks of classroom instruction in two phases, which include practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts.

Benefits

•                    Paid training

•                    A monthly paycheck

•                    Montgomery G.I. Bill

•                    Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October - 30 September)

•                    Retirement benefits for part-time service

•                    Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)

•                    401(k)-type savings plan

•                    Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)

Requirements

•                    High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)

•                    Must be between the ages of 17 and 35

•                    Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards

•                    Must meet citizenship requirements

COMPANY OVERVIEW

With more than 370 years of service, the Army National Guard is the largest reserve component, as well as the oldest branch of the U.S. military. In the Guard, you get the training from us, serve in your own community, and enhance your marketability for the higher paying jobs you are now seeking. We provide our members with college tuition assistance and offer attractive benefits on top of paid training in all of our career fields. The Army National Guard has career opportunities in every State and U.S. Territory, more than 3,600 training locations, and more than 350,000 members. Visit the Army National Guard Web site.