F-16 MTT COMS TECHNICIAN

Trident Military Systems is seeking a Contractor Operations and Maintenance Support (COMS) Technician to support Air National Guard (ANG) F-16 Mission Tactics Trainer (MTT) simulators at multiple locations. The individual's primary responsibility will center on maintaining devices that simulate F-16 flight operations, communications systems, subsystems, and electronic signals for communication networks, data links, digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems such as wide and local area networks, point-to-point systems, secure systems, signal coding and modulation schema, digital and wireless radio/communications technology, and network compliance. The Technician's role is instrumental in preparing reports and will work with management to update and track the configuration status of the training devices.

Location: Homestead, FL

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

What you will do

• Prepare the system for operation in accordance with (IAW) onsite operational and technical manuals and execute other functions as required by the training system instructor/student.
• Assist in the operation of the training devices to include Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) activities (e.g., set up, poweron/off, daily operational readiness testing, initialization, and other assistance as required).
• Diagnose & resolve problems associated with the initialization or operation during each training event.
• Applies advanced knowledge and experience to solve unusually complex or system problems.
• Interprets and works with computer systems utilizing various and multiple operating systems.
• Diagnoses malfunctions of computers associated equipment and performs operability/readiness tests and repairs.
• Interprets mechanical, electrical, and electronic schematics and drawings and makes simplified versions.
• Conducts voice communications on phone, interphone, and radio circuits.
• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Ensures strict compliance with health, safety, security, and local base procedures, demonstrating our commitment to your wellbeing and security.
• Implements essential modifications to existing simulators.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you must have

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience in electronics, engineering, flight simulation, or related technical and/or military field(s).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must have excellent technical writing skills and command of the English language
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Adobe products.
• Able to successfully manage competing tasks and priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must obtain DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have an active or current DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Requirements

• Current CompTIA Security certification or related.
• Technical school graduate or military service school in Avionics Systems or related.
• Prior experience on the F16 Aircrew or Maintenance Training System
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that are needed by an employee to successfully perform essential job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and/or ladders into a simulator or airplane cockpit
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under simulators
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, or other sounds to detect problems in the functioning of simulators and surrounding environment
• Must be able to distinguish colors

About Trident Military Systems, LLC

Trident Military Systems LLC is the OEM for F-16 Multi-Task Trainers for the United States Air Force Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, as well as a contractor providing a wide variety of simulation and training services and support solutions for the warfighter.