Platform Coordinator Liaison VX-20

The Platform Coordinator Liaison (PCL) reports to the Squadron Maintenance Manager and is the primary Maintenance Control interface with the test teams and the squadron Configuration Management Officers (CMOs) promoting cohesiveness and facilitating communication between Maintenance Control and the test team throughout the life of a test project. As the Maintenance Control focal point for aircraft modification coordination the PCL is involved with planning execution and follow-on support of non-standard aircraft modifications from a maintenance support prospective. The PCL participates in aircraft modification planning to assess supportability and suggest areas for efficiencies and improvement.

Must have:

• Knowledge of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Series and other applicable Navy Instructions Manufacturer Manuals and company instructions.
• Good working knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with test teams CMOs and other personnel.
• Operational skills with computers computer peripherals applicable software and other office communication devices.
• Ability to read speak write legibly and understand the English language.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend aircraft modification/instrumentation planning meetings.
• Advise test teams and CMOs on maintenance-related matters.
• Maintain awareness of non-standard work being performed on aircraft and associated inspection requirements.
• Coordinate with test teams and CMOs for scheduling non-standard maintenance actions inspections and modifications.
• Coordinate with test teams and CMOs for required maintenance support during aircraft modification work.
• Identify opportunities for on-aircraft maintenance activity during aircraft modification instrumentation or other project work. Seek opportunities to perform needed maintenance actions (scheduled maintenance inspections reducing up/down gripes etc.) during aircraft modification periods to minimize post-mod maintenance work needed to return the aircraft to flight.
• Plan and coordinate to posture the maintenance team for the most efficient transitioning of aircraft from the project and non-standard maintenance activity to aircraft being ready to execute test activity.
• Attend test team meetings and maintain cognizance of aircraft mod schedules.
• Provide input during aircraft modification planning. Promote consideration of modification designs that do not permanently alter aircraft components. Assess the effects of proposed modifications on efficient maintenance actions and suggest alternatives to enhance post-mod supportability.
• Make suggestions on areas for process improvement to the Continuous Process Improvement Coordinator and participate in process improvement efforts.
• Perform other reasonably related incidental duties when directed.

Qualification Standards:

• Bachelors Degree (4) four years related experience OR education experience equivalent
• Experience in maintaining Test Squadron aircraft preferred
• Must exhibit superior knowledge of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series manufacturers manuals and company instructions.

Physical Demands / Environmental Conditions:

• Physical Effort: Climbing standing stooping bending balancing pushing kneeling stretching extensive walking and working in tiring uncomfortable positions. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed 30 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes in temperature wind rain etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail.

Licensing / Certification Requirements:

• Aircraft Airworthy and Safe for Flight Certification

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidates starting pay will be based on but not limited to their job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions.
• The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the companys base pay compensation for locations in the state of Maryland and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
  • Maryland Salary Range:
    • USD $- $118000
• Other Compensation elements offered:
  
  • Premium Pay
  • Differential Pay
  • Relocation reimbursement (must qualify)
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance AD&D and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off including holidays and leave of absences
  • Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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Required Experience:

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