Technical Specialist

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Job Titles:
Technical Specialist
Location:
Chino, CA 91710 - Onsite
Duration: 2-3 months
Payrate: $40/hr - $45/hr on W2

Shift: 4/10, Tuesday – Friday, 8:30am – 7pm, Lunch @ 1pm-1:30pm

Education Requirement
A. High School Diploma or Equivalent

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload
Schedule, monitor, and oversee all flight operations for aircraft. Act as the department's main point of contact for pilots, maintenance, and ground support and communicate any irregularities involving flight operation safety and/or emergency response measures. Responsible for analyzing aircraft fleet utilization, schedule flights utilizing an aviation scheduling system, confirm patrolman's helicopter patrol eligibility and currency, and confirm flight crew qualifications meet mission requirements.

Assess jobs that can/should be contracted out and schedule jobs with an appropriate helicopter contractor based on mission type, weight of equipment, cost, and contractor availability. Track jobs to ensure completion or reschedule.
Work hours may adjust to client needs, and the workload can be unpredictable.

May be assigned to gather and review vendor data to ensure invoice accuracy and completeness. Can assist in resolving discrepancies and support the processing and approval of invoices, including but not limited to data entry, follow-up, and coordination with relevant stakeholders. Process flight requests and coordinate with Aircraft Operations Technicians for
external load requests. May recommend courses of action regarding flight requests from aerial imaging groups. Redirect or reprioritize flights based upon emerging events and situations. Analyze weather, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), and risk assessment to complete flight release and brief the pilot before every mission. Coordinate activity in the hangar with
the proposed aircraft schedule. Coordinate with governing agencies and comply with local governing agencies when over flying sensitive areas. Conduct meetings for workflow, including but not limited to weekly "Tailboard” meetings pertaining to the upcoming weeks' flight schedule and forecast of aircraft maintenance;
Look Ahead meetings with UAS Contractors; and periodic T&D Sync Up meetings.

Make prompt decisions relative to forecast as well as unanticipated weather and environmental (fires, mechanical, etc.,) conditions that could have an adverse effect on safety and flight completion, determine the appropriate aircraft and qualified pilot. Analyze problems and develop/implement helicopter support plans and tactics under tight time constraints and with limited information – maximizing proper allocation of helicopter/personnel assets while ensuring work site readiness which have multiple business units' impacts.

Independently make decisions to resolve issues regarding scope of work, schedule conflicts, and recommend solutions to streamline processes and efficiency. Possess and demonstrates the ability to communicate ideas, concepts, and technical
data both verbally and in writing for the purpose of educating and advising a diverse audience of stakeholders. Develop and maintain strong working relationships within Aircraft Operations and outside departments within SCE, such as Transmission,
Distribution, Generation, and Executive; as well as outside SCE, such as helicopter vendors and clients. Sound management skills and problem-solving abilities, strong planning, and organizational skills. Analyze meteorological information. Use
web-based software and radio communications.

Conduct scheduling process audits. Create reports indicating the geographical areas of helicopter and UAS flights. Resolve day-to-day urgent and time-sensitive conflicts. Provide Flight Operation Training. Conduct regular field Safety Observations in support of Hanger and Company goals. Gather vendor and Air…