SIMULATOR MAINTENANCE TECH II

Job Title:

F-16 Program Simulator Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

This position requires an individual with advanced knowledge and experience in solving complex training device problems, including those that cannot be solved solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents. The F-16 Program Simulator Maintenance Technician will apply comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems, design minor hardware system modifications and software programs, and maintain spares inventories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide device power-up and shut down, daily readiness checks, assisting/building missions and training scenarios, assisting students and instructors in operating devices during training, and supporting user-directed activities such as investigations, test and demonstrations, tours, etc.
• Provide facility security, cleaning, and maintenance or other related services.
• Provide support for scheduled operations, as required by Government training schedules.
• Perform applicable on-equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, replacement of parts, disassembly/reassembly, calibration, testing, and operational checks to correct training device malfunctions and verify proper serviceable condition of any component, system, or subsystem of the training device and training aids.
• Document total maintenance support on F-16 Program support equipment and components, including tests, alignments, and adjustments.
• Provide maintenance assistance using on-site, on-call, and/or telephone assistance-type services.
• Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems, those not typically solved by properly interpreting maintenance manuals or similar documents.
• Assist in the design of minor hardware system modifications and software programs to stay current with aircraft configuration and to improve simulator operability.
• Manage, calibrate, repair, or replace all of the support equipment provided as part of the RSP.
• Maintain spares inventories through repair or replacement.
• Responsible for identifying, purchasing, managing, maintaining, repairing, storing, and replenishing all listed parts.
• Manage and maintain the RSP, consisting of Government-owned spares, support equipment, and technical documentation necessary to operate and maintain the training device.
• Plan, supervise, organize, and coordinate all matters related to logistics activities.
• Initiate and update purchase order requests, as necessary.
• Identify specific requirements for logistics materials and services.
• Analyze spare packages and recommend changes to improve program functionality.
• Conduct quality control inspections and inspect maintenance work performed.
• Maintain required documentation of maintenance activities.
• Monitor and track the repair status of inoperative equipment and document maintenance activities utilizing the management data base system.
• Coordinate with appropriate TSSC staff with regard to non-standard situations.
• Apply fundamental troubleshooting procedures in the maintenance of interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers.
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic schematics and drawings.
• Conduct voice communications on phone, inter-phone, and radio circuits.
• Provide networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Maintain good relations with customers and ensure information flows within technical organization.
• Implement basic hardware and software modifications to existing simulators, as directed by the TSSC or Program Management.
• Document and dispose of obsolete, unserviceable, or unrepairable parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a civilian or military basic electronic program.
• Three to five years' experience as a flight simulator maintenance technician or equivalent.
• Experience in conducting practical training in checking, repairing, and calibrating solid-state devices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD approved Level II Security or equivalent cyber certification within 6 months of hire.

Language Skills:

• Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex word and technical documents/diagrams.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language professional journals, technical procedures, government specifications or industry standards.