Field Site Supervisor​/Aerostat Operator IV

Serve as the Field Site Supervisor to lead the 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.

Primary duties are to effectively supervise the site O&M staff in the safe and efficient operation of the site and system and to be the main focal point for all customer interfaces, inputs and communications at the site. Field Site Supervisor will also perform Flight Director duties including overall direction of aerostat mission operations and the crew for aerostat launch, flight, recovery and moored activities.

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.

• Manage the Packing function to ensure that shipments are packed and ready to be shipped to meet Customer, Supplier and other site requirements
• Provide inputs/recommendation for the site staff daily work schedules and supervise the execution of the selected work schedule and related crew duties
• In coordination with customer personnel on site and other assigned logistics support personnel, ensure the site and system maintain adequate levels of spares, helium, POL (petroleum, oil and lubricants) vehicles, support and test equipment, tools, consumables and all other site/system material requirements
• Ensure site/system maintenance activities are properly performed on a timely basis and items identified for replacement or repairs are addressed
• Coordinate flight operations and maintenance activities (i.e. tether replacement, helium replenishment, etc.) with shift leads, the customer command and control center and customer personnel on site
• Prepare and submit customer and written reports on site/system operations to include, but not be limited to, operational status, flying time, down time, maintenance activities, critical logistics and supply issues, helium usage/inventory, safety items, personnel issues and other significant site/system issues
• Ensure all site personnel support the timely identification and resolution of site/system technical problems including troubleshooting, repairs, modifications and system improvements. These activities may include interfacing and supporting company personnel, customer personnel and other individuals on and off the site.
• Perform Flight Director duties to include, but not be limited to, assessment of the weather and the mission-ready status of all crew personnel and system equipment; conduct pre-flight checks; direct the aerostat launch; continuously monitor the weather and system status during flight; direct the aerostat recovery and conduct post-flight checks. Also direct the crew to perform any post-flight maintenance and/or repairs that are identified after recovery.
• Ensure all site and system operations, maintenance and safety policies and procedures are practiced in all phases of aerostat operations
• Conduct site staff training and skill certifications (as required) and ensure they are current and up-to-date
• Interface with the other Field Managers, Program Manager, ILS Manager and other appropriate personnel
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or aviation-related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent amount of education and experience. Applicable experience includes aerostat and/or aviation operations experience.
  Experience may be substituted for education
• Five years of experience in a technical or aviation field operations and maintenance (O&M) environment. Field O&M background must include personnel leadership experience. Pilot experience in fixed or rotary-wing aircraft is highly desirable.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• 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.
• Supervisory/Leadership experience.
• 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…