Engineering Technician I (Travel)

Overview

Traveling engineering tech for FAA equipment assembly, repair, testing, and installation

Key Responsibilities

• preventive maintenance
• corrective maintenance
• equipment installation
• tower inspection
• circuit testing
• cable repair

Tasks

-Preventative maintenance and replacement of tower, radome and cab glass components. Installation of electronic and mechanical systems and components. -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. -Performing corrosion control and prevention. -Installation of equipment and components, and modifications. -Support Corrective Maintenance, (CM’s) on FAA and interagency systems in accordance with local and FAA policy and procedures. -Installation of electronic and mechanical systems and components on NAS and Inter-Agency systems. -Prepare FAA and interagency assets for shipment to and from field site, vendor locations and/or Federal Aviation Administration Logistic Center, (FAALC). -Operation of boom man lifts. -Attend all Training Classes as required to maintain sufficient knowledge of repair procedures for all systems. -Support Preventive Maintenance, (PM’s) on FAA and interagency systems, in accordance with local and FAA policy and procedures. -Operation of equipment such as boom man lifts and motorized forklifts. -Enters time into Data Collection and Reporting System (DCRS) daily to ensure timely billing of hours. -Structural inspection of towers and tower components at heights in excess of 50 feet, but not to exceed 750 feet. -Assisting in producing, reviewing, revising, and interpreting technical documents; assisting in designing, fabricating, assembling, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems, subsystems, components, test fixtures, and prototypes. -Performing equipment adjustment, testing, and certification. -Circuit board testing and repair. -Developing and performing equipment and component adjustment, test, and certification processes; and in installing equipment and modifications. -Keeps Crew Leads informed of assigned tasks and status. -Production and repair of electronic cables and wire harnesses. Performing equipment performance analyses, and information collection and reporting. -Completion of trip reports. -To include all Safety related courses. -Maintenance on the inside and outside of tower structures at heights in excess of 50 feet, but not to exceed 750 feet. -Operation of motorized forklift. -Perform basic troubleshooting of electronic/electro-mechanical systems to include fault isolation, removal, and replacement of failed Line Replaceable Units, (LRU’s) required to return the system to full operational capability. Training, procedures, or guidance will be provided. -Installation of electronic and mechanical systems and components. -Installation and maintenance of NAS Radomes.

Requirements

• high school
• faa knowledge
• rotary repair
• navaid repair
• tower climbing
• travel 70%

What You Bring

-Certificate of U.S. Citizenship or Naturalization. -A valid driver's license is required. -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). -Voter registration card. -U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card. -Rope repelling / on rope work at heights. -U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card. -NACI Clearance - ability to obtain Public Trust. -Original or certified copy of a birth certificate. -Ability to work at heights. -One Primary form of government-issued identification, selected from the following: -U.S. Military or U.S. Military dependent’s ID Card with photograph. -Rotary joint and drive motor troubleshooting and repair. -Specialized knowledge of FAA systems, equipment, procedures, and operations is highly desired. -Valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state-issued ID card. -Position requires traveling, up to 70%, and may entail emergency call outs for corrective maintenance as required. -Due to safety and operational requirements mandated by our government customer, all engineering technicians are required to successful complete a physical fitness evaluation, which includes specific weight restrictions of minimum 125lbs and maximum of 290lbs. -Estimated Monthly Travel required for this position: 70%. -Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551). -U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation ID Card. -Due to the limitations of fall protection gear, the minimum weight for an applicant is 125lbs, the maximum weight is 290lbs. -NAVAID antenna and component repair and overhaul. -Minimum High School Diploma/GED with completion of formal technical training courses. -Tower Climbing / Work at heights in excess of 50’. -Must possess TWO forms of unexpired identification to meet eligibility requirements.

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Benefits

-Social security card.

About Akima

-Founded with a vision to support critical sectors, providing solutions across defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. -Serves a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources. -Delivered complex projects, such as large-scale infrastructure upgrades and energy management solutions. -Projects often involve intricate logistical coordination, requiring a deep understanding of specialized markets. -Approach is deeply collaborative, often working alongside government agencies and other key partners. -Noteworthy projects include managing water resource systems and optimizing energy infrastructure for municipalities. -Focus on operational excellence makes it a go-to partner for government and private sector organizations.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-requires naci clearance and ability to obtain public trust