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Military Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers

Military Career

General Information

Description

Precision instrument and equipment repairers calibrate, maintain, and adjust instrumentation that is used for precise functions. These instruments include measurement, hazard detection, communication, laser, testing, diagnostic, musical instrument, and laboratory equipment. These individuals must have excellent fine motor skills and attention to detail. They often specialize by the type of equipment they repair.

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Work Environment

Precision instrument and equipment repairers usually work in repair shops on land or aboard ships.

Comparable Industries

  • Manufacturing

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Military Outlook

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Military Status

  • Enlisted
    • Hands-on/specialized
    • High school diploma required

Military Workforce

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers in the Military

10,679

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Salary

Average Salary

$73,105

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Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.

They also offer:

  • Housing allowances
  • Subsistence allowances
  • Special and incentive pays
  • Cost-of-living allowances
  • Hazardous-duty pay
  • Bonuses

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Education

Military training

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Precision instrument and equipment repairers in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, including practice in repairing precision instruments, and equipment and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Calibration and repair of precision measuring instrumentsUse of blueprints and schematicsTest and repair of advanced communications and digital technologiesTest and repair of aerial sensor equipmentElectronic principlesUse and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment

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Military training

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All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Precision instrument and equipment repairers in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, including practice in repairing precision instruments, and equipment and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:

  • Calibration and repair of precision measuring instruments
  • Use of blueprints and schematics
  • Test and repair of advanced communications and digital technologies
  • Test and repair of aerial sensor equipment
  • Electronic principles
  • Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment

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