Aerostat Operator II

Amentum • McAllen, TX

23h • $34

About The Position

A erostat Operators p ro v ide Operations and Sust a inme n t (O& S ) support for the Persiste n t Sur v eilla n c e S y stems – T ethere d (PSS - T) pro g ram in CONUS site loc a tions. PSS - T is comprised of fo r mer Persis t en t G round Sur v eillance S y stem (P G SS) and Persisten t Threat D e t e ction S y stem (PTDS) pro g rams. Persistent Surveillance Systems-Tethered (PSS-T) delivers tactical and fixed site aerostats to exploit a full range of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), force protection and communications capabilities to joint, interagency and multinational organizations.

Requirements

• All Level II Operators MUST be Trained and Certified on all Level I task and possess at least TWO (2) years of Aerostat Experience and at least Two (2) to Four (4) years of aerostats experience within one of the following labor disciplines.
• Must have successfully completed TCOM Aerostat operator training in the 22m or 34m aerostat system at YPG or E-City training sites.
• Must have an active Secret US Government Clearance.
• Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• 20 Series/industry equivalents denote two (2) to four (4) years of aerostats experience within the requested labor disciplines. Experience may be substituted for education
• Electrical Maintenance Mechanic Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, engineering technology, information technology, or mechanical engineering; or a BS in engineering technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET).
• Possess at least two (2) year’s aerostat experience as an operator at the 20 series level or greater from Army MOS 35F (Intelligence Analyst), 35G (Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst), 35H (Common Ground System Analyst), 96R (Ground Surveillance Systems Operator), 96U (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator), or military branch equivalent.
• Two years of hands-on experience in performing operations and maintenance tasks either on an AEROSTAT system or a related industry/military equivalent is required.
• Ability to read electronic schematics.
• O&M of electro-mechanical equipment to include one or more of the following: Hydraulic/servo valves Hydraulic actuators, control systems Test and diagnostic equipment Networking, IT & information systems Two years’ experience is required.
• Must be qualified at the 10 series or greater level; MOS 25B/F or other military branch equivalent or industry occupational specialties as a CISCO Network Administrator; Army MOS 25L/N or other military branch equivalent or industry occupational specialties as a Network Installation (BICSI or Network + or Comp T Certification) will be considered.
• CC I E certification wi t h f iber o p t i c c e rt i f i c a t ion is preferred.
• Mechanical Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance with qualifications at the 10 series or greater from U.S. Army MOS 94D/X and 91/B/S/W or other military branch equivalent, or industry occupational specialties such National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Truck Mechanic or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) General Mechanic 1 or greater.
• Two years of hands-on experience on an AEROSTAT system or related industry/military equivalent is required.
• O&M of mechanical equipment to include one or more of the following: Hydraulic systems, Winch systems, Tether/cable handling systems, Industrial generator sets, Power switch gear, HVAC, Cranes Aerial lift, Forklift, Industrial generator sets.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
• Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer.
• Must maintain physical and dental requirements for the duration of the assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience on both 74k and 22m Aerostat systems.
• Prior training/certification from Yuma

Responsibilities

• Performing and coordinating collection management, analysis, processing and dissemination of strategic and tactical intelligence
• Producing, storing, and retrieving intelligence data by analyzing images, fixed/moving targets and geospatial data
• Assessing the significance and reliability of incoming information with current intelligence
• Establishing and maintaining systematic, cross-reference intelligence records and files
• Assisting in emplacement and recovery of associated equipment
• Performing pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight checks and procedures
• All other tasks or duties assigned

Benefits

• Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
• Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance
• Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
• Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level