Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Specialist
Aether Aerospace•Huntsville, AL
•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite
About The Position
Aether Aerospace, a new Defense Technology platform formed by JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA, is seeking a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Specialist. This role will serve as the primary onsite technical authority and operator for the FLRAA MV-75 simulation environment, ensuring maximum operational readiness of simulation enclaves, tactical host computers, and facility power and HVAC systems. The position requires on-site support at the Redstone Test Center in Huntsville, AL.
Requirements
- Active Secret Clearance
- 5+ years of direct experience in flight simulation maintenance, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) systems, or tactical systems support.
- Hands-on experience configuring flight simulators.
- Hands-on experience operating an IOS.
- Hands-on experience performing maintenance/load testing on military diesel tactical generators.
- Willingness to obtain CompTIA Security+ CE certification within the first 6 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Aviation Military training highly valued in lieu of a degree.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily system initialization, readiness testing, and visual display calibration for the simulation environment.
- Operate the Instructor Operator Station (IOS) to support military aircrews during training events.
- Isolate hardware and software faults down to the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level.
- Coordinate with engineering reach-back teams for complex repairs.
- Act as the onsite executor for system modifications, including receiving, verifying, and uploading software updates and patches from the OEM.
- Ensure successful installation, conduct operational checks, and confirm functionality of software updates within the simulation environment.
- Assist the Program Office in overseeing the prototype-to-FTD transition, reviewing OEM-presented upgrades plans, engineering changes, and technical documentation.
- Support the PO and training team during testing, troubleshooting, and validation events to verify OEM upgrades achieve concurrency with actual aircraft configurations.
- Execute scheduled Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and monthly load-bank testing on the facility's dedicated military 10K diesel generator.
- Conduct physical inventories of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and submit required maintenance and discrepancy reports.
- Conduct maintenance onsite using Program Structure Documents developed by Bell, CAE and TRU Simulation, supporting all maintenance components documented in Maintenance and Operations Manuals.
- Plan to have proper personnel at the facility trained on device architecture and device maintenance theory.
- Integrate into the FLRAA Program Office team and support various activities such as reviewing documentation, conducting procedures, assisting with parts integration, supporting tear-down and packing procedures, and other tasks related to the devices.
- Serve as the primary facility host for distinguished visitors (DVs), external stakeholders, and Program Office personnel.
- Conduct site tours covering simulator operational basics, facility capabilities, and a general overview of the FLRAA MV-75 Virtual Prototype.
Benefits
- Full-time/Permanent Employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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