Applications Support Technician jobs in Medford, OR

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Kingsley ANGB, Klamath Falls, Oregon

AIRCRAFT MISSION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Starting Salary: $85,000 DOE
FLSA: Exempt

Tactical Air Support is Nevada Center for Entrepreneurial Technology (NCET) 2019 Aerospace / Aviation Company of the Year

Tactical Air Support, Inc., a national company headquartered in Reno, Nevada, provides domestic and international "Center of Excellence" training and support services in tactical aviation and is currently seeking an experienced Aircraft Mission Systems Technician to join our team.

The mission of this contract is to provide adversary air services to the USAF 4th and 5th generation fighter squadrons, groups, and wings across the U.S. Tactical Air operates the CF-5D and the F-5 E/F Advanced Tiger (F-5ATTM), a purpose-built, modernized, advance capability adversary aircraft. Tactical Air's maintenance staff is comprised of certified and experienced mechanics, technicians, specialists, and logisticians. These professionals all work towards ensuring safe and seamless ground maintenance operations and are an integral part of a dedicated, elite team who get things done, enjoy working together, and are committed to growing with this fast-moving, high-performance company.

This position is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, situated just north of the California border. Klamath Falls is a suburban community with a population just over 22,000 people. Klamath Falls has a rich history and the Kingsley Field is home to the 173rd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard. Klamath Falls, known as Oregon's City of Sunshine, offers many recreational opportunities such as cross country skiing, golfing, fishing, hunting, boating, and bird watching. Klamath Falls is also an affordable place to live compared to other Oregon cities and is rated as a great place to live or retire.

The ideal candidate for the Aircraft Mission Systems Technician position is vital to the company's ongoing viability and performance by ensuring security and availability of CAS aircraft. The Aircraft Mission Systems Technician will support development and maintenance of mission systems on F-5 "Advanced Tiger" (F-5ATTM) series aircraft. The successful candidate must possess in-depth knowledge and skill in testing, maintenance, calibration, and repair of Information Technology (IT)-based mission systems and ability to provide support for the rapid modification, verification, and fielding of new, advanced technology in the F-5AT aircraft.

The key desirable and preferred requirements for this position include:

• Current work experience in a relevant occupational field, preferably in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• Experience working with Semi and Fully-Rugged (DO-160) Mission Computing Equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate for commercial and military computer architecture including Ethernet, serial, 1553b, and USB bus standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot CVBS, HD-SDI, and H.264 video systems including displays, converters, scalers, and recorders.
• Ability to conform to U.S. DoD Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC) methods and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot connectivity with Line of Sight (LOS) and satellite tactical radio and datalink systems.
• Knowledge of Local Area Networking (LAN) interface standards and protocols to include Virtual LAN (VLAN).
• Understand IT techniques necessary for administration of classified and unclassified computer systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot Airborne GPS/INS systems.
• Prior experience with Helmet Mounted Cuing Systems (HMCS), Air-to-Air Radar and Radar Warning Receiver systems, and Garmin Flight Management Systems (FMS) preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and projects and to see the big picture.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and be adaptable.
• Ability to read, listen to, and understand information and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Regular travel to various work sites throughout the U.S. may be required.
• Creativity, positivity, and confidence.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance and subject to pre-employment drug testing (including for marijuana).

Tactical Air offers a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to) 401K retirement savings plan with employer match, full health/dental/vision care, and life insurance. The level of position offered will be dependent upon background and qualifications. If you are a dynamic, self-motivated individual who appreciates challenging yet rewarding work, with a keen interest in cutting-edge aircraft mission systems development and maintenance, Tactical Air invites you to apply.

If any applicant requires assistance in accessing or completing an employment application, please contact Human Resources.

Tactical Air is proud to be an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer