KC-130J Avionics

Role Overview

KC-130J Avionics Technician at V2X, based in Kuwait. V2X is a $4.5 billion company with 16,000 people that builds smart solutions to integrate physical and digital infrastructure and provides mission support globally across base and battlefield environments.

Company Overview

V2X brings 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. The company operates aligned around a shared purpose of integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism, working alongside clients here and abroad to tackle complex challenges.

Role Purpose

The KC-130J Avionics/COM/NAV Technician troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in aircraft avionics, communication, and navigation systems and all supporting aircraft systems requiring avionics skills and knowledge. The role performs assigned maintenance to specified KC-130J standards, including operational testing procedures and required functional tests in support of the KC-130J maintenance manual series.

Key Responsibilities

Avionics Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Apply thorough working knowledge of COM/NAV and avionics systems, including aircraft modification procedures and experience with specific avionics systems such as data bus, antennas, software, displays, and communications/navigation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in aircraft avionics, communication, navigation systems, and all supporting aircraft systems requiring avionics skills and knowledge.
• Remove, troubleshoot, inspect, reinstall, and replace aircraft COM/NAV and avionics components, radios, antennas, electrical wiring, and all associated electronic components as directed by approved maintenance manuals and procedures or Maintenance Control.
• Perform system and component failure analysis, inspection, repair, and testing of COM/NAV and electrical systems using engineering principles, techniques, and methods.

Maintenance Procedures and Documentation

• Perform assigned maintenance in compliance with established directives and specified KC-130J Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs) and Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs).
• Perform calibration procedures and required functional tests in support of the KC-130J maintenance manual series.
• Interpret Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs) and all associated maintenance publications, orders, and directives to perform maintenance and document such maintenance actions.
• Ensure accurate entry of data into the locally used computer database system.
• Read, interpret, and apply manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, diagrams, schematics, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Use Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs) to determine material requirements, research associated part numbers, and order parts to complete maintenance actions.

Wiring and Electrical Systems

• Maintain and service supported components, including wiring and wiring connector condition, breaker assemblies, component removal, inspection, and reinstallation.
• Inspect aircraft wiring and wiring connectors, breaker assemblies, and perform component removal, inspection, and reinstallation.
• Apply practical knowledge of wiring schematics of aircraft COM/NAV and avionics systems and interpret technical data contained within those schematics and other maintenance data sources.

Inspections and Phase Maintenance

• Perform periodic special, hourly, conditional, and phase maintenance and isochronal inspections as required by MIMs, MRCs, manufacturer specifications, and all applicable directives, orders, and instructions as directed through Maintenance Control.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, including cross-training in all required essential technical specialties to facilitate removal, inspection, repair/replacement, installation, and test procedures of aircraft component parts.
• Conduct off-station maintenance when required.

Specialized Systems and Equipment

• Perform "O" and "I" level battery maintenance functions as required per applicable maintenance manuals.
• Perform required tasks associated with EKMS as directed by Kuwait Air Force and NAVAIR.
• Support cross-training in pneumatic systems, environmental control systems, fuel systems, avionics systems, all associated aviation life support equipment, airframes, and power plants systems.
• Perform "I" level maintenance functions in support of In-Flight Refueling Reel/system maintenance, NLG and MLG Tire rebuilding, MLG Brake repair and rebuilding, Battery maintenance support, and Oxygen Regulator testing and repair.

Corrosion Control and Support Equipment

• Inspect, control, and prevent corrosion of aircraft metals and system components using established and approved procedures.
• Checkout and operate all necessary support equipment for flight line maintenance in accordance with established maintenance procedures.

Tools and Precision Equipment

• Possess competent abilities in the use and application of hand tools, power tools, and associated precision measuring equipment used in support of system testing, evaluation, and operation.
• Comply with established local tool control programs.

Cross-Functional Support

• Perform daily inspections, marshalling and recovering aircraft, fueling, towing, mooring, and conducting post-flight procedures to ensure aircraft are properly secured upon completion of maintenance.
• Communicate directly with customers, pilots, air crew members, management, and maintenance personnel to gather and relay pertinent data and information necessary to ensure aircraft depart timely and launches are not delayed.
• As a Subject Matter Expert, perform in-depth research, troubleshoot, and perform "O" and "I" level maintenance functions on all applicable aircraft systems and components necessary to return aircraft to Full Mission Capable status.
• Determine material requirements, research part numbers, order, track, and receive materials as required to facilitate aircraft inspections and repairs.
• When necessary, perform other duties and functions critical to the support of the program.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

• Four years' maintenance experience in the C-130J Avionics/Communications/Navigations specialty preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of first aid procedures to be used in an emergency.
• Must have a strong knowledge base of aviation maintenance programs, processes, and procedures, including Safety, Tool Control, HAZMAT, inspection programs, administrative requirements, support equipment, and calibration and torque programs and procedures.

Required Certifications and Qualifications

• Aviation Gas Free Engineering (AVGFE) certification
• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) run qualification
• "I" Level Battery Maintenance certification
• Applicable Support Equipment licensing
• Electric Shop and Comm Nav (210 and 220) Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) qualification
• Electric Shop and Comm Nav (210 and 220) Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) qualification
• Corrosion Prevention and Control qualification
• Confined Space Entry certification

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with computers, aircraft data debriefing and diagnostic software (DTADS), and maintenance information systems; ability to input and extract data.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft technical orders, job guides, and publications.
• Ability to read, interpret, follow, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft and vehicle movement, safety, and hazards related to flight line operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and follow instructions when directed on assigned tasks.
• Skills and aptitude to cross-train and support other maintenance technicians in completing assigned maintenance actions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to work as a team member, contributing to the success of the C-130J maintenance department.
• Dependability and timeliness in managing assigned tasks with consistent quality maintenance.
• Ability to think outside the box, innovate, and provide solutions to complex problems and obstacles associated with international contracting and desert climate operations.
• Ability to overcome cultural differences.

Additional Information

Security and Documentation Requirements

• Must be United States (U.S.) citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to obtain a United States Passport; if currently possessing one, it must have at least 24 months of time remaining before expiration.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.

Compliance and Operational Requirements

• Must be willing to follow Kuwait Labor Law policies and able to adhere to and comply with all Kuwaiti Labor and Immigration requirements.
• Must be willing to administrate, maintain, and manage maintenance programs such as Tool Control, HAZMAT, FOD, MetCal, and others as required by local policies.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all program functional requirements.
• Must be willing and able to deploy off-site as required to support Kuwait Air Force operations.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including day shift, night shift, and weekend duty, and