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Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers
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Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers
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What do Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers do in the Military?
Where do Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers work?
Precision instrument and equipment repairers usually work in repair shops on land or aboard ships.
How much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$80,356
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$23,152 - $283,001
How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers gain in the Military?
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
Military Training for Enlisted Service members
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.
What skills help Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers succeed?
- Ability to solve mechanical problems
- Ability to use repair tools
- Interest in electronics, communications equipment, and digital services