Careers

Career Description

Air traffic controllers rely on highly sophisticated equipment to manage Air Force air space. One small malfunction can ground an entire air wing or strand planes in the air. Ensuring this doesn't happen is the job of Airfield Systems specialists. From maintaining and repairing fixed radio and meteorological systems to setting up this same equipment in remote locations, Airfield Systems specialists are instrumental in making sure the Air Force accomplishes its mission.

Career Tasks

• Install, remove, relocate, modify, deploy and maintain fixed and mobile meteorological, navigation and air traffic control ground-to-air radio systems
• Accomplish flight inspection duties for navigational aids
• Analyze equipment performance trends
• Supervise Airfield Systems maintenance activities

Relevant Interests & Skills

• Facilities
• Maintenance and Repair

Training

After eight-and-a-half weeks of Basic Military Training, every Airman goes to technical training to learn their career. Here's the basic information about Airfield Systems technical training:

School location: Keesler AFB [MS]

Length of course: 98 days

College degree earned: Electronic Systems Technology

College credits earned: 37