Ground Controller/Load Team Member

CAE is seeking a Ground Controller/Load Team Member to assist Flight engineers and students in all phases of pre-flight and aircraft loading/unloading training. This role requires a working knowledge of C-130 aircraft maintenance operations and involves advising on maintenance problems, serving as a liaison to US Air Force maintenance personnel, and operating Material Handling Equipment. CAE offers a comprehensive benefits package, a respectful work environment, and opportunities for professional development, aiming to revolutionize training and critical operations for defense and security.

Must Have

• Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting C-130 aircraft
• Serve as a liaison to the US Air Force maintenance personnel
• Assist C-130 ATS student training, including preflight and aircraft loading/unloading
• Assist Flight engineers during all phases of -1 preflight training
• Operate/Drive required MHE (Material Handling Equipment)
• Assist aircraft loading and un-loading
• High school diploma or GED and one year of directly related work experience
• Working knowledge of C-130 aircraft maintenance operations
• 5-skill level C-130 maintenance experience
• Eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance
• Ability to work shift work and overtime as required
• Material Handling Equipment Operation experience
• Knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance directives, data reporting, technical data, Air Force supply procedures, hazardous waste handling
• Basic communication, math, and reasoning skills
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to receive and maintain a flight line driver’s license

Good to Have

• Possession of a FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certification

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• 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!

About This Role

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 Ground Controller/Load Team member assists the Flight engineers and students in all phases of pre-flight and aircraft loading/unloading training. The Ground Controller must have a working knowledge of C-130 aircraft maintenance operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting C-130 aircraft.
• Serve as a liaison to the US Air Force maintenance personnel.
• Assist the C-130 ATS student training, including preflight training and aircraft loading/unloading training.
• Assist Flight engineers during all phases of -1 preflight training
• Operate/Drive required MHE (Material Handling Equipment) as required
• Assist aircraft loading and un-loading.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires a high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of directly related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and related experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of C-130 aircraft maintenance operations.
• 5-skill level C-130 maintenance experience required.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Must be able to work shift work and overtime as required.
• Material Handling Equipment Operation experience
• Knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems; concepts and application of maintenance directives and data reporting; using technical data; Air Force supply procedures; and proper handling, use and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.

Language Skills

• Basic communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents.

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, fractions, percentages and ratios to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusion.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be able to receive and maintain a flight line driver’s license.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Possession of a FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certification is desired.

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Must comply with 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Shop floor environment. Reasonable noise levels.
• 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, 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 lift at least 40 pounds over head.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and/or ladder.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under the device.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

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.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com

Position Type

On Call (Fixed Term)

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.

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