Position Description:
Applies advanced aircrew training device knowledge and experience during the installation and maintenance of the F-16 ATD. Must be capable of solving unusually complex system problems--those that typically are not able to be solved solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents. Must be willing to travel in support of ATD installations at various locations, including potential overseas locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Must be qualified, trained, and knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of the F-16 Aircrew Training Device and peripheral equipment.
- Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems, those typically solved by properly interpreting maintenance manuals or similar documents
- Supports the development of ATD installation plans and documents.
- Supports the preparation, movement, shipping, uncrating, and installation of ATDs.
- Conducts ATD set-up and operational testing activities
- Conducts quality control inspections and inspect maintenance work performed.
- Maintains required documentation of installation and maintenance activities.
- Monitors and tracks the repair status of inoperative equipment and document maintenance activities utilizing the logistics management data base system.
- Documents maintenance activities including work order generation, updates, and completing post installation or repair action documentation
- Supports material control issuing, returning, and inventory adjustments, insuring inventory records are up to date and accurate, and other material control duties as assigned).
- Works with Engineering in regards to non-standard situations.
- Uses knowledge of simulator and aircraft systems to interpret advanced technical data.
- Interprets and works with computer systems utilizing various and multiple operating systems.
- Willing to accept lead responsibilities for planning, movement, regeneration of ATDs as remote locations.
- Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance actions
- Diagnoses malfunctions of computers and associated equipment, and performs operability/readiness tests and repair.
- Performs systems interface/fault isolation.
- Applies fundamental troubleshooting procedures in the maintenance of interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers.
- Interprets mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic schematics and drawings and makes simplified versions.
- Monitors and tracks the repair status of inoperative equipment and document maintenance activities utilizing the Electronic Data Management System (EDMS).
- Conduct inventory inspections, update and record stock levels, and report the status, excess inventory, and obsolescence issues
- Monitor and report failure-prone or obsolete parts in-accordance-with program processes.
- Maintain inventory of incoming parts/supplies and verify receipt of items on requisition or invoice.
- Receives, stores, and issue equipment, parts, or supplies, and maintains inventory.
- Stores parts/supplies, package & ship items to requesting activities.
- Utilize program EDMS to support inventory levels, off-site repairs, transactions, and calibration requirements.
- Mark applicable incoming parts (IUID or Tags).
- Maintains good relations with customers and ensures information flows within technical organization.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and local base procedures.
·Implements basic modifications to existing simulators.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- Technical College Degree with five (5) years’ experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operation of full flight simulators, or seven (7) years’ experience with no degree.
- Aircraft maintenance work experience within an Aerospace Repair shop environment and an Airframe & Propulsion license (highly desired).
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Simulator Technician field
- Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Security Responsibilities
Compliance with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper classification and marking of all information and materials, in any form, produced by the incumbent. Shall be assigned specific responsibility for Information Security by immediate supervisor or department management. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. Must be willing to execute company non-disclosure agreement prior to access to any