TCTS/P5 CTS/P5 Pod Technician, GUAM (G)

This position is located at Andersen AFB, Guam and is a full-time role.

About the role

This job supports Air Combat Training System (ACTS) operations (also known as Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI)) and is primarily a hands-on electronics technician role, not a traditional engineering position. An engineering degree is not required. The position requires the physical capability to lift, maneuver, and carry ACTS pods in a variety of environments, including shop, warehouse, bay, and flight-line.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform periodic, preventive, and corrective Airborne Subsystem (Pod) maintenance (including ancillary equipment)
• Respond to notification of malfunctioning Airborne Subsystems/pods, including applicable ancillary equipment, as well as Range Remote Unit (RRU) functions
• Assist with Ground Station/Live Monitor/RRU maintenance as required
• Troubleshoot and repair to restore the AS/pods and RRUs to full functionality
• Perform system installation, preparation for use and reshipment
• Identify and report corrections/improvements to technical data
• Identify and report product quality/material deficiencies
• Identify and report supply discrepancies
• Transport, install, and remove Pods, including ancillary equipment
• Verify proper subsystem electro-mechanical interfaces with aircraft
• Conduct inventories and maintain accountability records for Airborne Subsystems/pods, including ancillary and support equipment
• Comply with inspection requirements and implement approved configuration changes
• Perform equipment status reporting, as well as maintenance data collection/job documentation
• Conduct Airborne Subsystem training, including ancillary and support equipment; maintain/update training documentation as required
• Perform corrosion prevention and control
• Monitor Facilities, Technical Publications, Supply Accounts/Bench Stock, Monitor Support Equipment, Monitor Tools, and Vehicles
• Ensure compliance with TDX’s Quality Control and Safety Programs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma and successful completion of an accredited Technical Apprentice Program in Electronics – or – equivalent military training (highly desired)
• Associate’s degree in Electronics and experience at the Craftsman level highly desirable
• Three (3) years Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) or Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) experience highly desired – NOT DISQUALIFYING
• Six (6) years’ experience at the journeyman level is highly desired
• Flight line experience highly desired – NOT DISQUALIFYING
• Physical capability to lift, maneuver, and carry ACTS pods in a variety of environments, including shop, warehouse, bay, and flight-line

Additional Requirements

• US Citizen // Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
• Must have a U.S. Passport and appropriate visas
• Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license and meet requirements for a flight-line driving permit
• Must be able to travel to other countries in support of TDY operations
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs above shoulder level
• Must be able to stand for up to 6 hours at a time

Skills

• Demonstrate basic and some advanced technical knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and devices
• Interpret circuit diagrams to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents
• Demonstrate knowledge in the use 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K plan