P5 Pod Technician, GUAM (G)

TDX•Newport News, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pod Technician supports Air Combat Training System (ACTS) operations, also known as Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI), at Andersen AFB, Guam. This is primarily a hands-on electronics technician role rather than a traditional engineering position; an engineering degree is not required. The position reports to the Site Manager and requires the physical capability to lift, maneuver, and carry ACTS pods in shop, warehouse, bay, and flight-line environments. The role also includes travel to other countries in support of temporary duty operations.

Requirements

High school diploma and successful completion of an accredited Technical Apprentice Program in Electronics, or equivalent military training.
U.S. citizenship.
Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
U.S. passport and appropriate visas.
Valid state driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for a flight-line driving permit.
Ability to travel to other countries in support of TDY operations.
Ability to lift 50 pounds above shoulder level.
Ability to stand for up to six hours at a time.
Basic and some advanced technical knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and devices.
Ability to interpret circuit diagrams and solve routine problems using manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.
Knowledge of test instruments such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, voltage and frequency meters, and computer control equipment and analyzers.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Electronics and experience at the Craftsman level.
Three years of Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) or Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) experience; this is highly desired but not disqualifying.
Six years of experience at the journeyman level.
Flight-line experience; this is highly desired but not disqualifying.

Responsibilities

Schedule and perform periodic, preventive, and corrective maintenance on Airborne Subsystems (pods), including ancillary equipment.
Respond to notifications of malfunctioning airborne subsystems, pods, ancillary equipment, and Range Remote Unit (RRU) functions.
Assist with Ground Station, Live Monitor, and RRU maintenance as required.
Troubleshoot and repair airborne subsystems, pods, and RRUs to restore full functionality.
Perform system installation, preparation for use, and reshipment.
Identify and report corrections or improvements to technical data.
Identify and report product quality or material deficiencies.
Identify and report supply discrepancies.
Transport, install, and remove pods and ancillary equipment.
Verify proper subsystem electromechanical interfaces with aircraft.
Conduct inventories and maintain accountability records for airborne subsystems, pods, ancillary equipment, and support equipment.
Comply with inspection requirements and implement approved configuration changes.
Report equipment status and collect maintenance data; complete job documentation.
Conduct training on airborne subsystems and ancillary and support equipment; maintain and update training documentation as required.
Perform corrosion prevention and control.
Monitor facilities, technical publications, supply accounts and bench stock, support equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Ensure compliance with TDX’s Quality Control and Safety Programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.