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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Precision instrument and equipment repairers usually work in repair shops on land or aboard ships.
Comparable Industries
- Manufacturing
Military Outlook
Service Branches
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Military Status
- Enlisted
- Hands-on/specialized
- High school diploma required
Military Workforce
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers in the Military
23,194
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$79,960
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$23,457 - $206,836
What makes up a Military salary?
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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