MOS Description

68Y

AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer

Major Duties - The AH-64D armament/electrical/avionic systems repairer supervises, inspects and performs aviation unit, intermediate, and depot maintenance on the AH-64D armament, electrical and avionic systems, to include the electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneudraulics systems associated with AH-64D armament/missile fire control systems.

Entry Level - Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in the AH-64D armament, electrical and avionic systems and components including solid state and transistorized subsystems according to pertinent technical manuals, directives and safety procedures. Performs maintenance, authorized modifications and alignment on aircraft weapons components, fire control units, sighting elements, electronic and mechanical devices. Repairs, replaces and performs operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment. Troubleshoots equipment-wiring harnesses using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnosis and isolate faults and effect repairs. Tests, troubleshoots and repairs test sets and diagnostic equipment. Maintains records on weapons and subsystems. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for the armament, electrical and avionic systems. Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools. Prepares forms and records related to skill.

Skill Level 2 - Performs duties commensurate for preceding skill level and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Schedules maintenance on test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. Alters or modifies material according to Department of the Army approved modification work orders. Participates in maintenance test flights as required.