Airborne Radar Systems (AFSC 1A5X3, formerly AFSC 118X2) and the Airborne Warning and Control Radar (AFSC 2A1X4, formerly AFSC 455X4)
Abstract
The Airborne Radar Systems and Airborne Warning and Control Radar career ladders were surveyed to obtain current task and equipment data for use in examining training programs. Structure analysis identified two clusters and four jobs: In-flight Maintenance job, On/Off Equipment Maintenance cluster, Back Shop Maintenance job, Technical Training School job, Field Training Detachment job, and Management cluster. This analysis reveals a clear distinction between the two specialties, with overlap occurring only in management jobs. Personnel in the AFSC 1A5X3 career ladder follow an atypical career progression pattern. Since most AFSC 1A5X3 personnel occupy a one-deep position on the E-3 Sentry (AWACS) aircraft, members at all skill levels perform roughly the same type of functions. For the most part, experienced members remain in technical jobs, rather than moving into traditional supervisory positions. Personnel in the AFSC 2A1X4 career ladder follow a more traditional career progression pattern. Three- and 5-skill level personnel perform technical functions oriented toward fault isolation, bench checking, and equipment removal, repair, and replacement actions. Seven-skill level members perform more supervisory and administrative tasks. AFMAN 36-2108 Specialty Descriptions for Both AFSCs are accurate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA283850