Aircraft Maintenance E

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance E (Lead Avionics Technician) 

Location: Tucson, AZ

Summary:

The Aircraft Maintenance E be technically qualified as a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of Avionics Systems maintenance including logistics/supply functions necessary to support those operations. Must be able to perform a variety of duties to provide technical support to the customer at  multiple locations.  Possesses in-depth knowledge and skill in the repair, maintenance, EA-37B/G550 electronic equipment.  Maintains, repairs, tests and/or calibrates various types of aircraft electronic equipment.  Applies technical knowledge of electronic principles and strong knowledge in troubleshooting techniques to determine mission equipment malfunctions and restore aircraft mission systems to full operational status.  Performs work in accordance with technical manuals, schematics, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions. Possesses strong communication skills to enable liaison with maintenance and operations personnel at all levels and lead/train inexperienced combat systems technicians.  Meets worldwide immunization and deployment requirements and is eligible for access to required classified material. Performs other assigned duties as required by Management.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Strongly prefer experience in directly related operations and maintenance of ISR systems operations and maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

The following lists the areas of expertise required:

• Satellite system architectures, time division multiple access protocols, UHF radio frequency transponder and antenna theory.
• UHF SATCOM system modulation/demodulation techniques, preamplifier, bandpass filter, and diplexer technology.
• Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC) methods and procedures.
• Computer architectures; computer bus standards including VME, ISA, and PCI; serial and parallel computer interface standards including RS232, RS422, SCSI, IDE, PCMCIA, and IEEE802.3; Wide Area Network (WAN) interface standards and protocols.
• Software configuration and administration techniques to include Windows 7, Windows server, and Cisco. Extensive knowledge of IBS specific GOTS application including TipoffNT, MarsNT, and GTIW. Electromagnetic inference testing. 

Knowledge of the Big Safari cradle-to- grave systems support and supply chain management processes is desired.  Knowledge of the DIA/DOD rules and regulations for systems security and hardening concepts such as DCID 6/3 is desired. 

Possesses strong communication skills to enable liaison with maintenance and operations personnel at all levels and train inexperienced combat systems technicians.  Meets worldwide immunization and deployment requirements and is eligible for access to required classified material.

This position requires Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance.

Additional Position Requirements:

• Must be able to work shifts as assigned and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required.  CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required
• Must be in good physical condition, and capable of completing/passing a required physical exam and CRC course prior to OCONUS deployment
• Must be able to work in the established work/living environment, work shift schedules as assigned 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements
• Must be proficient in using personal computers (PC) with computerized data base management systems in addition to MS Office and MS Project software
• A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) is required
• Must have a working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft data and electrical systems
• Must be able to obtain and maintain in force a valid driver’s license
• Must obtain a US Passport for deployment purposes