Aerostat Operator

Aerostat Operators provide Operations and Sustainment (O&S) support for the Persistent Surveillance Systems – Tethered (PSS-T) program in OCONUS site locations. PSS-T is comprised of former Persistent Ground Surveillance System (PGSS) and Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) programs.

Persistent Surveillance Systems-Tethered (PSS-T) delivers tactical and fixed site aerostats to exploit a full range of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), force protection and communications capabilities to joint, interagency and multinational organizations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Aerostat Operators/User-level maintainers will participate in the overall, hands‑on operation of the aerostat system including launch, in-flight, recovery, and moored activities.
• Candidates will perform all functions to operate the PGSS/PTDS, an aerostat mounted Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, its Mobile Mooring Platform (MMP), Sensor Payload(s), communications and navigation systems as well as associated support equipment (Boom Lift, Forklift, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), and Electrical Power Generators).
• Candidate will perform User-level maintenance functions include performing hands‑on Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), troubleshooting, removing and replacing Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and removing and replacing payloads.
• Candidate must possess a diverse range of skills with the ability to quickly adapt to new situations. Tasks will be performed under direction of higher classified technicians and/or site personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A two-year associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college can substitute for work experience.
• At least one (1) year previous Aerostat experience OR two (2) years of experience in one of the following specialized disciplines listed below.
• Must have an active Secret US Government Clearance.
  
  Note:
  
  US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months; preferably one year.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of and experience in the operations of hardware systems and components.
• Experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems and individual components.
• Ability to perform routine system maintenance and analysis functions including hardware configurations; adding, removing and replacing hardware components; use of hardware and software diagnostic testing tools; reading of electronic circuit schematics; and repairing printed circuit boards.
• At least one (1) year previous Aerostat experience OR two (2) years of experience in the following areas may be substituted in lieu of aerostat experience:

Specialized Disciplines:

Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

• Possess at least two (2) year’s aerostat experience as an operator at the 20 series level or greater from Army MOS 35F (Intelligence Analyst), 35G (Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst), 35H (Common Ground System Analyst), 96R (Ground Surveillance Systems Operator), 96U (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator), or military branch equivalent.
• Two years of hands‑on experience in performing operations and maintenance tasks either on an AEROSTAT system or a related industry/military equivalent is required.
• Must be qualified at the 10 series or greater level (via military or civilian technical schools).
• Ability to read electronic schematics.
• Technical experience in: O&M of electro‑mechanical equipment to include one or more of the following:
  Hydraulic/servo valves, Hydraulic actuators, control systems, Test and diagnostic equipment

Networking, IT & information systems

• Two years’ experience is required.
• Must be qualified at the 10 series…