Aerial Specialist; Part-Time, On-Call

Systems Application & Technologies Inc

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

• Position Type:
  Part‑Time, On‑Call, Exempt
• Work Location:
  
  Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA
• Pay: $75/hr – $80/hr

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA‑TECH) is a progressive and well‑established Department of Defense contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 36‑year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we have a reputation for providing high‑quality services, superior workmanship and cost‑effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

We are seeking an Aerial Specialist at our Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA facility to provide senior‑level Aerial Target O&M, In‑Service Engineering, and Life‑Cycle Logistics Support to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Pacific Target and Marine Operations (PTMO) Division. This role requires more than 20 years of military and DoD aviation experience, including expert‑level technical knowledge of BQM‑177, BQM‑34, and BQM‑74 aerial target systems, in‑service engineering, and depot‑level maintenance.

• BQM‑177 Fleet Support Liaison & Site Operations:
  Function as a primary BQM‑177 Fleet Support Liaison, providing technical and logistical coordination between US Government Integrated Product Teams (IPT), PMA‑208, the Technical Program Office (TPO), and company leadership. Assist in standing up, outfitting, and supporting dispersed operating sites (such as NAWCAD Det Norfolk, PMRF, and PMRF Det Okinawa) with critical training, equipment, and technical information.
• Travel & Deployment Support:
  Support TPO travel obligations (including detachments, operations, etc.) as requested. Plan, coordinate, and execute Ship Suitability Tests on multiple naval surface platforms (e.g., T‑AKE, ESB, LCS) to determine unique logistical and operational launch/recovery requirements of shipboard operations.
• Depot‑Level Repairs & Maintenance Support:
  Assist in performing scheduled, unscheduled, intermediate, and depot‑level repairs on aerial targets at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) and other operating sites as requested. Utilize advanced composite and engine‑run repair experience to repair air vehicles in‑house and optimize fleet readiness.
• Engineering Investigations & Technical Support:
  Support engineering investigations (EI) to determine root cause analyses of failures, utilizing troubleshooting, electrical systems tests, functional tests, and engine runs. Provide expert engineering and technical support to the US Government IPT for new target equipment, including target electrical subsystems, test equipment, and external stores.
• Support Equipment Development & Innovation:
  Spearhead the design, development, testing, and deployment of unique, non‑OEM target support equipment and test fixtures (such as stand‑alone engine run stands, No‑Volts Testers, HI‑POT test kits, and Servo‑Valve test aids) to simplify vehicle turnaround and improve troubleshooting capabilities.
• Technical Bulletins & Directives Incorporation:
  Support operating sites with the tracking, oversight, and incorporation of factory bulletins, tech memos, Technical Directives (TD), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) to ensure that all aircraft and support equipment are kept technically compliant and safe.
• JDRS, TPDR & PQDR Management:
  Oversee and track Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDR) and Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR)…