Job: AVENGER System Repairer (94T)

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Army forces use all different kinds of weapons, from small field artillery to large ballistic missiles. It's the Avenger System Repairer's responsibility to keep these weapons operating properly. As an essential member of the Army's weapons maintenance team, the Avenger System Repairer is primarily responsible for performing and supervising field and sustainment level maintenance on the Avenger System, a lightweight, highly mobile and transportable surface-to-air missile/gun weapon system that provides short-range air defense protection against air and land attacks. Some of your duties as an Avenger System Repairer may include:

* Determine malfunctions in electronics, electrical and cryogenic assemblies, module and circuit elements
* Maintain gyroscopes, sights and other electro-optical fire control components
* Repair and maintain missile mounts, platforms and launch mechanisms
* Test and adjust weapons firing, guidance and launch systems
* Inspect, test and adjust components
* Remove and replace defective line units

Job training for an Avenger System Repairer requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are:

* Principles and concepts of electronics and mechanics
* Use electronic, electrical and mechanical test equipment
* Use schematics, drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams
* Operate, test and maintain weapons systems

Helpful attributes include:

* Interest in mathematics and science
* Interest in electronic equipment or electrical equipment
* Ability to do work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
* Interest in working with weapons

Advanced level Avenger System Repairers provide guidance, supervise and train other Soldiers within the same discipline. As an advanced level Avenger System Repairer, you may be involved in:

* Perform quality control measures
* Recommend procedures for receipt, storage, inspection, testing and repair of the Avenger System
* Provide technical assistance to supported units

The weapons repair skills you learn as an Avenger System Repairer will help you progress at firms that design, build and test weapons systems for the military.

* Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer (94A)
* Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer (94P)
* PATRIOT System Repairer (94S)

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