Instrumentation Career Ladder AFSC 316X3

Abstract

This is a report of an occupational survey of the Instrumentation (AFSC 316X3) career ladder completed by the USAF Occupational Measurement Squadron in December 1990. The present study was initiated to provide information needed for appropriate agencies to evaluate training for the career ladder. The AFR 39-1 Specialty Descriptions state that 3- and 5-skill level AFSC 316X3 personnel assemble, install, and operate instrumentation and telemetry equipment; repair, overhaul, and maintain instrumentation packages; and test and modify instrument components. Seven-skill level members perform the same technical tasks as 3- and 5-skill level members, but have additional malfunction analysis, supervisory, and quality control responsibilities. Nine-skill level and CEM members manage the career ladder by planning and organizing instrumentation activities, directing test vehicle and ground support activities, inspecting and evaluating instrumentation activities, and providing technical guidance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA237676

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Circuit Boards
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Munitions Testing
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Printed Circuits
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Test Equipment
  • Transducers
  • Wiring Diagrams

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Occupational Health and Safety.