Maintenance Tech III (C-17 TS)

Description: INCUMBENTS ONLY Locations: Memphis AFB, Travis AFB, Eielson AFB, Hickam AFB, Jackson AFB, and March AFB

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for performing scheduled, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance on C-17 TS simulator devices. The technician applies advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex equipment problems and performs repairs, inspections, operational checks, and maintenance documentation in accordance with established maintenance procedures and technical manuals.

• Performs scheduled, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance on flight simulation training devices and associated equipment.
• Applies technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve routine equipment malfunctions.
• Interprets maintenance manuals, technical orders, schematics, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Performs daily system readiness tests, pre-operational and post-operational checks, and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses and repairs computers, electronic equipment, peripheral devices, and simulator components.
• Performs system interface and basic fault isolation.
• Uses test equipment including oscilloscopes, frequency counters, volt/ohm meters, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Performs calibrations, adjustments, inspections, and operational tests on electronic equipment.
• Provides basic networking and information systems support on training devices and associated networks.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Monitors and tracks inoperative equipment and updates work orders and repair actions in the logistics management database.
• Performs inventory and material control duties as assigned.
• Conducts voice communications using phone, interphone, and radio systems.
• Performs basic modifications to existing simulator systems under established procedures.
• Receives technical guidance from senior technicians or supervisors and works in accordance with established maintenance practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Candidate must currently be sitting in the position to be considered for this role.
• Candidate must currently be performing the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
• Position requires a Technical College Degree or certificate in electronics, electrical technology, electromechanical systems, computer technology, aviation maintenance, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field.
• 4 years of related hands-on experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and related work experience totaling a minimum of 6 years.
• Candidate must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily.
• Candidate must meet all applicable position, program, and site requirements.