Aerial Specialist (Part-Time, On-Call)

Systems Application & Technologies•NAS Point Mugu, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking an Aerial Specialist at our Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA facility. This role provides senior-level Aerial Target Operations & Maintenance (O&M), In-Service Engineering, and Life-Cycle Logistics Support to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Pacific Target and Marine Operations (PTMO) Division. The position requires extensive military and DoD aviation experience, with expert-level technical knowledge of specific aerial target systems. The Aerial Specialist will act as a key liaison between US Government program offices, fleet operations, and company leadership, operating with significant independence. Primary duties involve fleet support, travel and deployment support, depot-level repairs, engineering investigations, equipment development, and incorporation of technical bulletins and directives. The role also includes managing deficiency reports, reviewing technical publications, generating training documentation, providing maintenance training, and assisting with warehouse and inventory control.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
20+ years of military and DoD aviation experience, including expert-level technical knowledge of BQM-177, BQM-34, and BQM-74 aerial target systems, in-service engineering, and depot-level maintenance.
Minimum of 20+ years of experience working with aviation logistics.
Expert-level understanding of all Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to read and understand schematical drawings.
Technical writing skills to assist in documenting new manufacturing and/or assembling instructions for new designs developed in-house.
Ability to independently plan & support efforts including timelines, possible cost estimates requiring parts and equipment, shipping & travel arrangements and coordination with the end user.
Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain an interim U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to starting and a final Secret clearance within 90 days of hire date and maintain your clearance throughout your employment.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

Function as a primary BQM-177 Fleet Support Liaison, providing technical and logistical coordination between the US Government Integrated Product Teams (IPT), PMA-208, the Technical Program Office (TPO), and company leadership.
Assist in standing up, outfitting, and supporting dispersed operating sites with critical training, equipment, and technical information.
Support TPO travel obligations (including Detachments, Operations, etc.) as requested.
Plan, coordinate, and execute Ship Suitability Tests on multiple naval surface platforms to determine unique logistical and operational launch/recovery requirements of shipboard operations.
Assist in performing scheduled, unscheduled, intermediate, and depot-level repairs on aerial targets at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) and other operating sites as requested.
Utilize advanced composite and engine-run repair experience to repair air vehicles in-house and optimize fleet readiness.
Support engineering investigations (EI) to determine root cause analyses of failures, utilizing troubleshooting, electrical systems tests, functional tests, and engine runs.
Provide expert engineering and technical support to the US Government IPT for new target equipment, including target electrical subsystems, test equipment, and external stores.
Spearhead the design, development, testing, and deployment of unique, non-OEM target support equipment and test fixtures to simplify vehicle turnaround and improve troubleshooting capabilities.
Support operating sites with the tracking, oversight, and incorporation of factory bulletins, tech memos, Technical Directives (TD), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) to ensure that all aircraft and support equipment are kept technically compliant and safe.
Oversee and track Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDR) and Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) using the Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS) to ensure that technical and operational manual deficiencies are accurately corrected.
Perform comprehensive reviews, verifications, and validations of manual source data and technical publications for both existing and new aerial target platforms to ensure accuracy, safety, and relevance.
Support the generation of maintenance training documentation, including training plans, system familiarization guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Support maintenance and technical training at operating sites, and assist in developing and training subordinates, fleet support, junior engineers, or replacements as needed.
Assist with TPO warehouse management, including kit/payload inventory control, tracking material issues, material shipping/receiving, and forecasting requirements based on scheduled operations.