Radar Repairer (Kingston)

Radar Repairer

Radar is the Army National Guard s eyes and ears providing the critical information officers need to make decisions that affect everyone in the field. And the Radar Repairer makes sure that equipment continues sending that information.The Radar Repairer is a vital member of the Army National Guard communications maintenance team. As such you will develop a working knowledge of how to operate military radar equipment and how to install maintain and repair it. Duties include troubleshooting and testing radar systems using electronic and electrical test equipment understanding air traffic control missile tracking air defense and other radar systems as well as the ability to repair them installing receivers transmitters and other components and preparing and maintaining equipment logs.The skills you learn as a Radar Repairer will prepare you for a future as a communications technician with engineering firms the federal government or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers.Earn while you learn Get paid to learn In the Army National Guard you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for Radar Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training where you ll learn basic Soldiering skills and 45 weeks of classroom instruction in two phases which include practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts.Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change.Requirements BenefitsPaid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to 400 000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to 50 000 for existing loans)Healthcare Benefits AvailableRequirementsHigh School Diploma or GEDMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)Most non-prior service candidates will earn between 196.26 and 254.91 per drill weekend)Programs and benefits are subject to change.