Avionics Tech III Lead - Travel Team

General Description

Will serve as Lead for a Contract Field Team comprised of 3-5 members working at various locations both CONUS and OCONUS. This team will complete installation of modification packages on KC-135 aircraft. Depending on individual core electrical and or avionics skills and experience, technicians will initially be utilized for on-aircraft avionics and electrical wire harness routing, installation, and clamping. The Team Lead is critical to the overall success of the effort.

Duties

• Performs as a Contract Field Team (CFT) Lead Technician.
• Provides daily operational direction to the CFT team.
• Updates Project/Program Manager with daily progress reports.
• Provides clear and concise direction to team members as well as ensuring complete customer satisfaction.
• Performs and trains other technicians on advanced avionics maintenance, modification, and repair functions.
• Performs documentation of maintenance, modification, and repair activities.
• Perform and conduct routine inspections, special inspections, and troubleshooting; as well as inspect the same tasks of other technicians as required by regulations.
• Inspects completed work of other technicians to certify that maintenance actions meet standards, and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• Install aircraft avionic, electrical, or communication systems, sensors, and antennas.
• Comply with both host facility safety and quality regulations/requirements as well as all applicable Tyonek quality and safety policies to ensure program success.

Education/Experience Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5-10 years on-the-job experience in any electrical or avionics aircraft-related discipline, preferably KC-135R/T.
• Formal aviation avionics training from a technical trade or military technical school is required.
• A Federal Communication Commission (FCC) License or an Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the FAA with commensurate General or Military Aviation experience is desired, but not required.
• Must possess the ability and equivalent experience to read and comprehend avionics and mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Advanced understanding and demonstration of electronics and electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of using specialized equipment, tools, and test equipment in accordance with appropriate USAF Technical Orders and Job Guides.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance.

Team attitude

• Laser-focus on cost-effective and economical repair and support for all aircraft electrical and avionics system repairs and modifications.
• Eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of and the practice of a high level of confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 35 pounds.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.