Aerostat Operators provide Operations and Sustainment (O&S) in various OCONUS site locations.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Aerostat Operators/User-level maintainers will participate in the overall, hands-on operation of the aerostat system including launch, in-flight, recovery, and moored activities.  
• Candidates will perform all functions to operate the PGSS/PTDS, an aerostat mounted Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, its Mobile Mooring Platform  (MMP), Sensor Payload(s), communications and navigation systems as well as associated  support equipment (Boom Lift, Forklift, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), and Electrical Power  Generators).
• Candidate will perform User-level maintenance functions include performing hands-on Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), troubleshooting, removing and replacing Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and removing and replacing payloads.
• Candidate must possess a diverse range of skills with the ability to quickly adapt to new situations.  Tasks will be performed under direction of higher classified technicians and/or site personnel.   

Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A two-year Associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college can substitute for work experience.
• 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 1-year.
• Knowledge of and experience in the operations of hardware systems and components. 
• Must possess an active drivers license
• Experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems and individual components. 
• Ability to perform routine system maintenance and analysis functions including:  hardware configurations; adding, removing and replacing hardware components; use of  hardware and software diagnostic testing tools; reading of electronic circuit schematics; and repairing printed circuit boards.  
• All Level III Operators MUST be Trained and Certified on all Level II tasks and possess at least THREE (3) years of Aerostat Experience and Four (4) years of aerostats experience within one of the following labor disciplines.

Electrical Maintenance Mechanic      

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, engineering technology, information technology, or mechanical engineering; or a BS in engineering technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET).
• 3 years’ experience performing operations and maintenance on AEROSTAT system.
• Possess at least four (4) year’s aerostat experience as an operator at the 30 series level or greater from Army MOS 35F (Intelligence Analyst), 35G (Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst), 35H (Common Ground System Analyst), 96R (Ground Surveillance Systems Operator), 96U (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator), or military branch equivalent.
• 4 years technical experience at the 30 series or greater level is required. O&M of electro-mechanical equipment to include one or more of the following: Hydraulic/servo valves, Hydraulic actuators, control systems, Test and diagnostic equipment

Networking, IT & information systems

• Three years’ experience is required.
• 4 years technical experience at the 30 series or greater level is require ( IT CISCO Network or IT CCIE; BICSI or Network + or Comp T Certification is required. CCIE certification preferred.
• CCIE certification with fiber optic certification is preferred.

Mechanical Maintenance

• 3 years’ AETOSTAT experience is required.
• 4 years Mechanical Maintenance technical experience at the 30 series or greater level is require Army MOS 94D/X and 91/B/S/W or other military branch equivalent, or industry occupational specialties such National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Truck Mechanic or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) General Mechanic 3 greater.
• O&M of mechanical equipment to include one or more of the following:  Hydraulic systems, Winch systems, Tether/cable handling systems, Industrial generator sets, Power switch gear, HVAC, Cranes Aerial lift , Forklift , Industrial generator sets.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Medical Requirements

• Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to CENTCOM. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for the duration of the deployment.

Working and Living Conditions:

This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to CENTCOM for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums.