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CAE USA INC AVCATT Semi Automated Force Operator (SAF) in Fort Rucker, Alabama
About This Role
Who We Are:
CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
This position is contingent on contract award.
Summary
The AVCATT Semi Automated Force Operator (SAF) applies technical knowledge to perform maintenance, installation and repair of aircrew simulators and trainers across all platforms and domains. Will be responsible for performing basic operation, complete pre and post flight inspections, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on highly complex Flight Simulators. Will evaluate and troubleshoot user problems and system malfunctions on complex networked computer systems, visual & display systems, laser & weapon simulations, video and audio systems, high voltage systems, and interface & peripheral systems. The ability to troubleshoot and repair to component level is required. Responsible for accurately entering and maintaining documentation of repairs, inventory, and other associated trainer documentation in management information system. Operate On-Board and Off-Board Instructor Operator Stations, Battle Master Controller and Semi Automated Forces stations and Debrief and After Action Rooms in support of maintenance, troubleshooting and aviator training. Able to work all shifts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Operates Semi Automated Forces (SAF) system and related exercise control systems per current and Applicable military doctrine, and as directed by the Battle Master Controller.
Generates and controls semi-automated exercise tactical entities to meet military instructors, observer controllers, and unit commanders training intent. Programs BMC controller radio frequencies, weapons configurations, navigation waypoints, target coordinates, and weather environmental parameters. Loads and verifies correct missions initial conditions defaults prior to initialization of flight modules.
Advises and provides guidance to exercise participants manning the role player stations.
Develops and manages electronic files containing overlays, scenarios, and user provided portable flight planning software, (PFPS), files for use during future training iterations.
Catalogs, maintains, and transfers mission files between external training devices and AVCATT.
Understands and applies realistic control of semi automated forces, not limited to, infantry fighting vehicles, armor, infantry troops, artillery, rotary and fixed wing, combat service support elements, air defense systems, during day and night military training operations.
Verifies navigational points using Military Grid Reference System (MGRS), coordinates.
Must be able to communicate using UHF, VHF, FM, and HF tactical radios in the plain, and secure modes.
Supports aviation training exercises, (ATX), in preparation for actual real life deployments.
Must be able to communicate with U.S. Army flight crews and act as a crew chief if necessary, to complement air assault, sling loads, and Medevac operations. Monitors flight modules and generates calls to maintenance personnel standing by over portable radios.
Operates playback of tactical map display, sensor video, Meta-VR Stealth, and automated statistical reports recordings at the discretion of instructors and evaluators.
Must be able to perform orderly initialization and shutdown of the AVCATT training suite.
Performs flight modules reconfigurations in a daily basis.
Conducts AVCATT in-cabin initial briefings to users. Provides engineering support feedback during software and hardware updates.
Monitors regularly posted training schedules updates ensuring reconfigurations requirements are met.
Conducts limited simulator test flights supporting maintenance checks and engineering support efforts. Will be assigned additional areas of responsibilities not associated with primary SAF duties.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Four or more years of Military Aviation Experience.
Prior military experience and knowledge of transportation and convoy operations, up to and including major command level operations and training requirements.
Interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of employees
Comprehension skills for understanding products and applying knowledge to presentation
Personal computer and business solutions software skills
Organization and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel
Must be able to communicate with U.S. Army flight crews and act as a crew member, if necessary, to complement air assault, sling loads, and Medevac operations. Monitors flight modules and generates calls to maintenance personnel standing by over portable radios.
Operates playback of tactical map display, sensor video, Meta-VR Stealth, and automated statistical reports recordings at the discretion of instructors and evaluators.
Must be able to perform orderly initialization and shutdown of the AVCATT training suite.
Must be able to dead lift, and reposition reconfigurable aircraft consoles weighing up to 86 lbs from and to below flight cabin floors. Retrieves aircraft instrumentation panel overlays weighing up to 46 lbs, from above the shoulder heights, and secure the same to mounting frames at below the waist heights.
Conducts AVCATT in-cabin initial briefings to users. Provides engineering support feedback during software and hardware updates.
Monitors regularly posted training schedules updates ensuring reconfigurations requirements.
Conducts limited simulator test flights supporting maintenance checks and engineering support efforts. Will be assigned additional areas of responsibilities not associated with primary SAF duties.
Must be ready to travel with the AVCATT suite if relocated to training sites outside home station when required
Preferred Skills
Prefer former Company Grade Officer, Warrant Officer, or Senior Non-Commissioned Officer.
Prefer five (5) years maintenance experience of all major areas, systems, and subsystems of those trainers and systems being supported.
Experience with Army aviation training systems is a plus.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com .