Electronic Technician B, Airfield​/TACAN

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for an Electronic Technician B (T-4) Airfield/TACAN to support our government customer located in Kekaha, Hawai'i.

• Performs periodic inspections and maintenance tasks in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.4, current Navy maintenance cards, and the National Weather Service ASOS Site Technical Manual S100.
• Documents results of all maintenance actions in systems and equipment records.
• Performs maintenance on the URN 32 TACAN, NIWC VIDS system, Air Traffic Control Tower communications, and Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS).
• Troubleshoots and repairs systems/equipment by reading and interpreting electronic/mechanical schematics and using test equipment.
• Installs, checks, calibrates and performs acceptance tests on new and relocated systems and equipment.
• Prepares daily equipment logs, reports outages, and submits periodic reports.
• Represents the Airfield systems during formal Navy Airfield inspections.
• Sets up, checks out, operates and monitors systems and equipment in support of Airfield Operations, responding to changing operational requirements and equipment needs when directed.
• Assists in preparing and developing new procedures, procedural changes and modification proposals.
• Assists in training junior technicians in the operation and maintenance of Airfield systems and equipment.
• Assists in configuration management and property control procedures for Airfield related systems and equipment.
• Provides information, assistance, and coordination to NIWC for system upgrades and participates in training, BESEP, and procedural development.
• Performs tasks in compliance with OPNAVINST 5100.23 Shore Safety Manual and OPNAVINST 3750.6 Naval Safety Program, always using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Will be cross‑trained and utilized in other areas as security clearance allows.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

• Electronics shop environment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, install, and remove electronics equipment and peripherals.
• Must be able to climb elevated towers and work in sub‑floor areas and crawl spaces while performing maintenance inspections and troubleshooting tasks.

• LIFTING: 25–50 lbs.
• POSITIONS: walking or standing, crawling, kneeling or cramped, work requiring repeated stooping, confined work area, sitting, work requiring repeated or frequent climbing.
• PUSHING/PULLING: 25–50 lbs, over 50 lbs requires two men, percent of time: 10%.
• ENVIRONMENTAL: customer contact, extended workday, office laboratory, field assignment.

• High School or equivalent.
• Two‑year technical school or equivalent training such as electronics school, Military “A” school TACAN maintenance, electronics, or equivalent.
• Documented formal training of Air Traffic Control systems from the military, FAA, ISCET, factory, or approved computer‑based instruction is acceptable.
• Must have a soldering certificate from a commercial firm, technical school, or Navy school.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Airfield Vehicle Operators Course License.

• Five years in AN/URN 32 TACAN maintenance preferred; five years in operating and maintaining communication, video, and networking systems and equipment is required.
• Must be able to use and interpret results of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, BER testers, ATM testing, and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

• ASOS experience is highly desirable.
• Must possess the following PC skills:
  Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Secret security clearance required. Applicants must either currently possess a Secret clearance or be subject to a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain it throughout employment.

Eligible employees enjoy a pension 401(k) plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation during the application process, please request accommodation. We E‑Verify all employees.

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