F-16 MTT COMS Technician

Trident Military Systems; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Military Systems seeks a Contractor Operations and Maintenance Support (COMS) Technician to support ANG F-16 Mission Tactics Trainer simulators at Lackland AFB, TX. The role focuses on maintaining simulators and related systems, preparing reports, and tracking configuration status.

The ideal candidate has DoD clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II readiness, strong electronics and networking skills, and the ability to work in a military environment with strict safety and security requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 6 years with a HS diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in electronics, engineering, flight simulation, or related technical/military fields.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• Excellent technical writing and command of English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Adobe products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the system for operation per on-site manuals and trainer instructor requests.
• Assist in operating training devices including DMO activities and readiness testing.
• Diagnose and resolve problems during training events.
• Apply advanced knowledge to solve complex system problems.
• Interpret and work with multiple operating systems and networks.
• Provide networking and information systems support on training devices.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and base procedures.
• Implement modifications to existing simulators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Schematic interpretation

Technical writing

DoD 8570 IAT II prep

Security clearance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe products

Job description

Trident Military Systems is seeking a Contractor Operations and Maintenance Support (COMS) Technician to support Air National Guard (ANG) F-16 Mission Tactics Trainer (MTT) simulators in San Antonio, TX. The individual's primary responsibility will center on maintaining devices that simulate F-16 flight operations, communications systems, subsystems, and electronic signals for communication networks, data links, digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems such as wide and local area networks, point-to-point systems, secure systems, signal coding and modulation schema, digital and wireless radio/communications technology, and network compliance. The Technician's role is instrumental in preparing reports and will work with management to update and track the configuration status of the training devices.

Location: Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

What you will do

• Prepare the system for operation in accordance with (IAW) on-site operational and technical manuals and execute other functions as required by the training system instructor/student.
• Assist in the operation of the training devices to include Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) activities (e.g., set up, power-on/off, daily operational readiness testing, initialization, and other assistance as required).
• Diagnose & resolve problems associated with the initialization or operation during each training event.
• Applies advanced knowledge and experience to solve unusually complex or system problems.
• Interprets and works with computer systems utilizing various and multiple operating systems.
• Diagnoses malfunctions of computers associated equipment and performs operability/readiness tests and repairs.
• Interprets mechanical, electrical, and electronic schematics and drawings and makes simplified versions.
• Conducts voice communications on phone, inter-phone, and radio circuits.
• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Ensures strict compliance with health, safety, security, and local base procedures, demonstrating our commitment to your well-being and security.
• Implements essential modifications to existing simulators.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you must have

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience in electronics, engineering, flight simulation, or related technical and/or military field(s).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must have excellent technical writing skills and command of the English language
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Adobe products.
• Able to successfully manage competing tasks and priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must have or obtain DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II prior to start date.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have an active or current DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Requirements

• Current CompTIA Security+ certification or related.
• Technical school graduate or military service school in Avionics Systems or related.
• Prior experience on the F-16 Aircrew or Maintenance Training System
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that are needed by an employee to successfully perform essential job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and/or ladders into a simulator or airplane cockpit
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under simulators
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, or other sounds to detect problems in the functioning of simulators and surrounding environment
• Must be able to distinguish colors

This role is essential to maintaining the Air National Guard's mission-ready training capabilities. Success in this position requires strong technical proficiency, cybersecurity awareness, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence, system reliability, and compliance.

Must have ACTIVE DoD SECRET CLEARANCE with the ability to upgarde to SAP/SAR. Must be a US CITIZEN.