Radar Mechanic

Aliases: Radar Craftsman

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Radar Mechanic is expected to perform include:

Installing, servicing and overhauling radar units
Studying diagrams and manufacturer's specification and installing radar transmitting and receiving equipment
Testing equipment for continuity, frequency, performance, etc.
Identifying faults by application of knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems
Removing defects by replacing defective parts, soldering or tightening loose and broken connections
Aligning, adjusting and calibrating equipment according to specifications
Operating and flight checking radar equipment on aircraft and making necessary repairs and adjustments to ensure desired efficiency

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is a desk job but one needs to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
Travelling is not a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are 8/10 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from institution to institution
Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Minimum – B.Sc.
Industrial Training Institute Certificate (Radar Mechanic)

KEY COMPETENCIES ³

Knowledge of different types of radar and their configurations
Knowledge of the set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies
Proficient in using oscilloscopes, signal generators, wave meters, pulse modulators, echolox, avometer, megger and other instruments and hand tools
Well-versed with hand set-ups for digital tests, recognizing failures and set-up problems, and determining need for appropriate verification
Proficient in preparing written reports and making recommendations for procedural changes
Technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data and test equipment

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of operating and repairing other electronic and missile control systems

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

All science colleges across India
All ITI’s across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/bsc-aeronautical-science.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Radar Mechanic→ Process Supervisor→Process Manager

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For freshers - ₹ 6,000 to ₹ 10,000 per month
For candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ²

Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Airlines across India
Indian Air Force

KEYWORDS

Radar Mechanic
Radar Craftsman

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7422.0900	Radar Mechanic
ISCO 2008	7422	Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers
NIC 2008	30301; 33150	Manufacture of airplanes; Repair of transport equipment, except motor vehicles
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	http://www.freshersworld.com/jobs/indian-air-force-recruitment-for-laboratory-assistant-in-across-india-117458?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
3	National Classification of Occupations Division 7 http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?sc_cmp1=js_jrp_jobclick&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=JHS4J36FB7DWXGJRJJH&showNewJDP=yes&IPath=JRKV0C
4	https://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/skills-required-be-air-traffic-controller https://targetstudy.com/professions/air-traffic-controller.html
5	http://www.ibef.org/industry/indian-aviation.aspx

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