Calibration Technologists & Technicians
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Avionics Superintendent; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Helper, E-8; Bomber/Special Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Apprentice, E-4, VC-25; Bomber/Special Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Journeyman, E-8; Bomber/Special Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Helper, RC-135; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Craftsman, Tanker Comm/Counter/Nav Systems; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Apprentice, C-12, C-20, C-21, C-32, C37, C-40; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Journeyman, C-130/WC-130 (except SOF/PR and EC-130); Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Craftsman; Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Journeyman
Automatic Test Systems Operator/Maintainer; Avionic Mechanic; Computer/Detection Systems Repairer; Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist
Artillery Electronics Technician; Aviation Precision Measurement Equipment (PME) Calibration/Repair Technician, IMA; Calibration Technician; Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer; Machinist; Metrology Technician
Aircraft Radar Altimeter Equipment IMA Technician; Aviation Electronics Technician; Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) (EW) IMA Technician; Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) (RADAR) IMA Technician; Electronics Communications Technician; Electronics Standards Specialist; Field Calibration Activity Technician (Electrical/Electronic); Gyro Compass Maintenance; NAMTS Shipboard Calibration Coordinator; Radiac Technician; WSN-2 Stabilized Gyrocompass Technician
What they do:
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
On the job, you would:
- Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
- Attend conferences, workshops, or other training sessions to learn about new tools or methods.
- Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
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You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
Operating system software
Development environment software
- National Instruments LabVIEW
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In the Navy:
Aircraft Radar Altimeter Equipment IMA Technician; Aviation Electronics Technician; Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) (EW) IMA Technician; Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) (RADAR) IMA Technician; Electronics Communications Technician; Electronics Standards Specialist; Field Calibration Activity Technician (Electrical/Electronic); Gyro Compass Maintenance; NAMTS Shipboard Calibration Coordinator; Radiac Technician; WSN-2 Stabilized Gyrocompass Technician
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