AVCATT Semi Automated Forces (SAF) Operator

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation 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!

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

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

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.

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office/simulation environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, darkness and loud noises. Must be able to work all shifts. Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure. Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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.

• Must be physically able to climb stairs, ladders, work in confined and/or dark spaces, and work with power and hand tools.

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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