RPA Avionics Technician I/Battle Creek ANG, MI

2 weeks ago


Battle Creek, United States Amentum Full time

***** Candidates must possess current DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI *****

The Ground Control Station (GCS) Technician I position will support the daily operations of an Air Force Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) unit located at Battle Creek ANG Base in Michigan. The ideal candidate will perform organizational level maintenance on GCSs in accordance with Air Force Technical Data under direct supervision. This position will execute preventative maintenance actions, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting, testing, and removal and installations of electronic and IT systems and subsystems utilizing best maintenance practices as identified by Air Force instruction.

USAF equivalent position is Apprentice level Avionics Technician, Cyber Transport, or RF Transmission Systems. Position reports to the Site Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

- Interfaces with the customer on a regular basis, excellent customer service and communication skills are required.

- Able to adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI), AFI 21-101 – Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, and Technical Data in the performance and documentation of maintenance actions.

- Documents all maintenance actions and discrepancies utilizing aircraft logs and records utilizing AFTO 781s, Maintenance Information Systems (MIS), and maintenance logs.

- Applies basic technical knowledge to solve problems by referencing Air Force Technical Data including determining the location and density of circuitry, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes.

- Requires a basic understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, planning work schedules, selecting tools and test instruments, and understanding compliance with maintenance instructions and technical directives.

- Uses common and complex test instruments to isolate malfunctions and develop concrete solutions for remediation.

- Work may be reviewed by the Supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices.

- Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, telecommunication, SATCOM and navigational aids); micro and mainframe computers and terminals; and industrial measuring, controlling equipment, and industrial calibration devices.

- Applies basic technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining malfunctions and applies skill in restoring equipment operations.

- This technician works under immediate supervision and achieves technical guidance, as required, from a higher-level technician or the supervisor.

- Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

- Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

- Must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.

- Basic understanding of Windows.

- Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Professional suite of software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

- Must be able to gain and maintain one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC, IAW DOD 8570.01-M commensurate with the assigned duties within 90 days of hire.

- Additional “on the job” training may be required.

- Must be able to lift / carry items in excess of 50 pounds.

- Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations.

- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

- Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.

- Must possess and be able to maintain current DoD TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications

- Associate degree in a relevant career field.

- Minimum of one year actual and recent Aircraft Avionics, Ground Control Station, SATCOM maintenance, Military Aviation/Maintenance, and/or Communications experience preferred.

- Working knowledge of basic electronics maintenance and repair.

- Possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft and ground control station electronics maintenance.

- Know basic theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and a basic knowledge of electronic principles.

- Basic understanding of SATCOM communications.

- Capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.

- Possess basic skills and knowledge in the operation of networks; both hardware and software, to include network topology, standards, and protocols.

- Basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.

- Application of technical knowledge of electronic principles in determining malfunctions and skill application in restoring equipment systems and operations.

- RPA Operations Experience.

- Military C4ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) experience.

- Prior Experience as a Defense Contractor.

- Prior Experience in RPA Aircraft Avionics/GCS/SATCOM Maintenance and Repair.

- FCC Radio Telephone License.

- Knowledge and ability to administer Linux on both servers and workstations.

- Prior experience installing, upgrading, and administering operating systems and application software in multi-user client/server environments, including Linux.

- Current IAT Level II Certification.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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