What are the responsibilities and job description for the KC-130J Avionics/Communication/Navigation Electronics Tech 3-Kuwait position at The Vertex Company?
The KC-130J Avionics / COM / NAV Technician will troubleshoot and / or repair malfunctions in the aircraft avionics / communication / navigation systems and all other supporting aircraft systems that require avionics skills and knowledge, performing assigned maintenance to specified KC-130J standards, to include performing calibration procedures and required functional tests, in support of applicable maintenance instruction manuals and the KAF 4790 manual series. Performance abilities will include the application of troubleshooting, maintenance, and servicing procedures to include the inspection and repair of aircraft wiring / wiring connector, breaker assemblies, component removal, inspection, and reinstallation. In the course of assigned duties will apply a thorough knowledge of electrical, avionics, and COM / NAV engineering principles, techniques, and methods necessary to repair and maintain aircraft, applicable equipment, and systems. Possess competent abilities in the use and application of hand tools, power tools, and associated precision measuring equipment used in support of system testing, evaluation, and operation. Possess the ability to read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, diagrams, schematics, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Applies and has a thorough working knowledge of COM / NAV and avionics systems to include; aircraft modification procedures and experience with specific avionics systems, , data bus, antennas, software, displays, communications / navigation equipment, systems integration, system / component failure analysis, inspection, repair, and testing of COM / NAV and electrical systems through engineering principles, techniques, and methods in the maintainability of existing KC-130J equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoots and / or repairs malfunctions in the aircraft avionics / communication / navigation systems and all other supporting aircraft systems that require avionics skills and knowledge, performing assigned maintenance in compliance with established directives and specified KC-130J maintenance requirement cards (MRC)s and maintenance instruction manuals (MIM)s, to include performing calibration procedures and required functional tests.
- Performance abilities include maintenance and serviceability procedures to supported components, to include wiring and wiring connector condition, breaker assemblies, component removal, inspection, reinstallation, and incorporates applicable technical directives and bulletins.
- Possesses competent abilities in the use and application of hand tools, power tools, and associated precision measuring equipment used in support of system testing, evaluation, and operation, to include complying with established local tool control programs.
- Has a strong understanding and ability to interpret maintenance instruction manuals (MIMS) and all associated maintenance publications, orders, and directives and the processes to document such maintenance actions.
- Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, diagrams, schematics, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Uses illustrated parts breakdowns (IPB)s to determine material requirements, research associated part numbers, and requisitions repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through supply system.
- Has the ability to review, interpret, and apply the assigned maintenance manual procedures in support of assigned maintenance actions. Apply practical knowledge of wiring schematics of aircraft COM / NAV and avionics systems and the interpretation of technical data contained within those schematics and / or sources of maintenance data.
- Performs periodic, special, hourly, conditional, and phase maintenance / isochronal inspections as required by Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIM)s, Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC)s, manufacturer’s specifications, and all applicable directives, orders, instructions and as directed through Maintenance Control.
- Removes, troubleshoots, inspects, reinstalls, and / or replaces aircraft COM / NAV and avionics components, radios, antennas, electrical wiring, and all other associated electronic components that support the operation and use of the aircraft systems / capabilities as directed by approved maintenance manuals / procedures and / or Maintenance Control.
- Performs applicable “O” and “I” level battery maintenance functions as required per applicable maintenance manuals.
- Performs required tasks associated with EKMS as directed by Kuwait Air Force and NAVAIR.
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, to include cross-training in all required essential technical specialties, to facilitate the removal, inspection, repair / replacement, installation, and test procedures of aircraft component parts, survival equipment (life rafts, first aid kits, etc..), pneumatic systems, environmental control systems, fuel systems, avionics systems, and all associated aviation life support equipment, airframes, and power plants systems.
- Inspect, control, and prevent corrosion of aircraft metals and system components using established and approved procedures.
- Checks out, and operates support equipment for flight line maintenance of established maintenance procedures.
- Conducts off station maintenance when required.
- When necessary, performs other duties and supervisory functions, critical to the function of the program and to assure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental conditions are diverse and could range anywhere from an office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes in temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust and wind. On occasion individuals may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards will prevail and hearing protection is required.