Engineering Technician III

Responsibilities

• NAVAID antenna and component repair and overhaul.
• Rotary joint and drive motor troubleshooting and repair.
• Circuit board testing and repair.
• Production and repair of electronic cables and wire harnesses.
• Performing equipment performance analyses, and information collection and reporting.
• Performing equipment adjustment, testing, and certification.
• Installation of equipment and components, and modifications.
• Installation and maintenance of NAS Radomes.
• Structural inspection of towers and tower components at heights in excess of 50 feet, but not to exceed 750 feet.
• Maintenance on the inside and outside of tower structures at heights in excess of 50 feet, but not to exceed 750 feet. Labor includes, but not limited to, installation, removal and maintenance of communication antennae, surveillance systems, safety wire, tower guy wire pull-off shackles and tower obstruction lighting systems.
• Moderate lifting and carrying (50 lbs.), straight pushing and pulling, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers and both hands required, walking and standing, repeated bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling (use of both legs and arms), operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, both eyes required with depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted).
• Attend all Training Classes as required to maintain sufficient knowledge of repair procedures for all systems. (To include all Safety related courses).
• Work independently to perform Preventive Maintenance, (PM’s) on FAA and interagency systems, in accordance with local and FAA policy and procedures.
• Work independently to perform Corrective Maintenance, (CM’s) on FAA and interagency systems in accordance with local and FAA policy and procedures.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of electronic/electro-mechanical systems to include fault isolation, removal, and replacement of failed Line Replaceable Units, (LRUs) required to return the system to full operational capability. Training, procedures, or guidance will be provided.
• Prepare FAA and interagency assets for shipment to and from field site, vendor locations and/or Federal Aviation Administration Logistic Center (FAALC).
• Enters time into Data Collection and Reporting System (DCRS) daily to ensure timely billing of hours.
• Keeps Crew Leads informed of assigned tasks and status.
• Tower Climbing / Work at heights in excess of 50’.
• Performing corrosion control and prevention.
• Operation of equipment such as boom man lifts and motorized forklifts.
• Working from ropes at heights.
• Installation of electronic and mechanical systems and components on NAS and Inter-Agency systems.
• Due to the limitations of fall protection gear, the minimum weight for an applicant is 125lbs, the maximum weight is 290lbs.
• Position requires traveling, up to 70%, and may entail emergency call outs for corrective maintenance as required.
• Support crew lead responsible for workload planning, scheduling, and leading jobs.
• Meets and coordinates with internal and external customers regarding projects.
• Assists junior technicians with technical tasks and may be required to provide on the job training.
• Support project package reviews and briefs management on any discrepancies.
• Support briefs to front line manager and executive managers on program status.
• Estimated Monthly Travel required for this position: 70%.

• An associate degree in electrical or engineering technology and completion of formal technical training courses is required for level III.
• Due to safety and operational requirements mandated by our government customer, all engineering technicians are required to successfully complete a physical fitness evaluation, which includes specific weight restrictions of minimum 125lbs and maximum 290lbs.
• Practical experience in an engineering technician support position is required. This experience must include assisting in developing, reviewing, and updating engineering documentation and processes, and in troubleshooting, repairing, assembling, testing, and installing electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Assisting in producing, reviewing, revising, and interpreting technical documents;…