Maintenance Coordinator - Cannon

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This Department of Labor Exempt position is a management lead position responsible for all facets of Training Device’s (TD) Aircraft/Simulator maintenance and operational support. This position is responsible for coordinating and synchronizing all maintenance and engineering activities associated with the full life-cycle of assigned Training Devices and personnel located at Cannon AFB NM and Kirtland AFB NM operations. The Maintenance Coordinator will have direct reports and shall support Field Engineer’s, Electronics Maintenance Technician’s and assigned personnel in troubleshooting the most complex and non-recurring TD failures and faults. They are expected to apply advanced knowledge and experience to solve unusually complex or system problems; those that typically are not able to be solved solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents. The Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for management and operational support for training of all assigned Technical positions and evaluates their training progression. Must be capable of planning, organizing, and execution all facets of logistical and maintenance activities required to ensure Training Devices are ready and available for training operations. At this level, the Maintenance Coordinator shall also be capable of assessing faults and errors and formulating an approach to bring TD’s to a minimal acceptable level to achieve customer training objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs management level tasks to ensure all TD availability objectives are achieved.
• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems, those typically solved by properly interpreting maintenance manuals or similar documents
• Assists in the design of minor hardware system modifications and software programs to stay current with aircraft configuration and to improve simulator operability.
• Provides technical guidance and training to Field Engineers, Electronic Maintenance Technician’s I, II, & III and assigned employees.
• Conducts quality control inspections and inspect maintenance work performed.
• Maintains required documentation of maintenance activities.
• Monitors and tracks the repair status of inoperative equipment and document maintenance activities utilizing the logistics management data base system. (Documenting maintenance activities includes but is not limited to work order generation and updates, repair action documentation, issuing, returning, and ensuring inventory records are up to date and accurate, and other material control duties as assigned.)
• Works with Engineering in regards to non-standard situations.
• Recommends changes based on knowledge and past experience.
• Uses knowledge of simulator and aircraft systems to interpret advanced technical data.
• Interprets and works with computer systems utilizing various and multiple operating systems.
• Diagnoses malfunctions of aircraft, simulators, computers and associated equipment, and performs operability/readiness tests and repair.
• Performs systems interface/fault isolation.
• Applies fundamental troubleshooting procedures in the maintenance of interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers.
• Interprets mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic schematics and drawings and makes simplified versions.
• Conducts voice communications on phone, inter-phone and radio circuits.
• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Provides detailed data reports, metrics analysis reports.
• Required to meet assigned timelines and provide additional information when requested for site operational performance requirements.
• Maintains good relations with customers and ensures information flows within company organization.
• Implements basic modifications to existing simulators and associated equipment
• Maintains professional dress and appearance at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Associates Degree or higher with equivalent education and/or completion of an advanced civilian or advanced military electronics program.
• Five (5) to Ten (10) years’ experience as a Flight Chief, or Field Engineer, or Flight Simulator Maintenance Technician, Leadership Experience or equivalent.
• Experienced in troubleshooting complex non-routine problems on aircraft and flight simulation equipment, including digital and analog hardware/software, and motion systems.
• Experience in conducting advanced training in troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating critical solid-state equipment.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular technical field.
• Proficient in establishing computer-networking systems.
• Must be highly skilled in technical writing and presentation skills.
• Performs additional duties in support of contract programs such as Electrostatic Discharge, PMEL, HAZMAT, Tools and FOD accountability, Bench Stock, etc.
• Related skill areas include technical writing and presentation skills.
• Security + Plus Certification (mandatory), or able to obtain within 6 months.

• Supervises employees as assigned.

Security Responsibilities

Compliance with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper classification and marking of all information and materials, in any form, produced by the incumbent. Shall be assigned specific responsibility for Information Security by immediate supervisor or department management. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. Incumbent shall execute company non-disclosure agreement prior to access to any controlled information.

Qualifications

Candidate must be able to perform all assigned duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

• Must be highly proficient in the use and operation of test equipment to perform pre- and post-operational test on installed equipment to perform preventive maintenance using preventative maintenance cards and instruction books.

• Must be skilled at use and operation of test equipment, including torque wrenches, “O” scopes, frequency meters, volt/ohm meters, calibration test sets, etc…
• Must possess advanced skills necessary to diagnose and isolate malfunctions in electronic systems; align, adjust and calibrate installed training devices; interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic schematics.
• Must possess advanced skills to perform calibrations, adjustments and tests on electronic equipment; analyze operation, verify discrepancies, isolate malfunctions and replace defective components.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of diagnostic programs, interpretation of results to isolate faults.
• Must be adept in utilization of program listings to isolate faults and in repair of micro/miniature printed circuit boards, electro/mechanical systems, to include projection display systems, electronic motion control and electronic control loading systems and computer sound systems.
• Must be able to perform routine preventive maintenance actions using maintenance cards, work instructions and instructional manuals to perform daily system readiness checks, pre-operational and post-operational checkouts.
• Must be able to work team environment, or independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to drive a forklift, man-lift, or other support equipment as required and trained and certified to operate.

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.
• Must either have a DoD Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain.
  

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex word and technical documents/diagrams. Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations as needed. May be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.

Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, prices, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

• Security + Plus Certification (mandatory), or able to obtain within 6 months

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.