Aerostat Operator I
Amentum · Bagdad
Job description
About the role
The Aerostat Operator I provides Operations and Sustainment support for the Persistent Surveillance Systems – Tethered (PSS‑T) program. This role involves hands‑on operation and maintenance of aerostat‑mounted ISR platforms at OCONUS sites, with a required 6‑week training period in Elizabeth City, SC.
Key responsibilities
- Launch, in‑flight, recovery, and mooring of the aerostat system.
- Operate the PGSS/PTDS ISR platform, Mobile Mooring Platform, sensor payloads, communications and navigation systems.
- Use support equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, ATVs and power generators.
- Perform user‑level maintenance: preventive maintenance checks, troubleshooting, LRU and payload replacement.
Required profile
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree may substitute for experience).
- Active Secret US Government clearance; US citizenship, valid passport (≥1 year) and driver’s license.
- At least 1 year aerostat experience or 2 years in related electrical/mechanical maintenance.
- Two years hands‑on operation/maintenance of aerostat systems or equivalent military MOS (e.g., 35F, 35G, 35H, 96R, 96U).
Required skills
- Preventive Maintenance Checks (PMCS)
- Troubleshooting hardware systems
- Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) replacement
- Payload handling and integration
- Operation of boom lifts, forklifts, ATVs and generators
- Reading electronic schematics and PCB repair
- Use of hardware diagnostic testing tools
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