http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/field-service-representative-2-mt-montana-200647121.htmTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:02:02 +0000187462Provides on-site company representation and technical support to customers in support of ICBM Field Support by performing modifications to the Minuteman III Weapon System such as the Replacement ECS Program, ICBM Security Modernization Program (Remote Visual Assessment and Fast B-Plug Elements) and other add-on programs. Also initiates corrective actions to ensure customer satisfaction with company products and services. Utilizes multidiscipline, technical expertise and company knowledge to assist the customer to achieve and sustain a high level of proficiency in the operation and maintenance of company products by investigating product problems, determining causes, and developing and implementing corrective actions. Understands customer expectations and assists the customer in interpreting and using support data and documents, provides technical on-the-job training, and acts as the on-site liaison between the company and customer personnel of widely varying backgrounds to gain resolution of significant technical and operational issues. Develops excellent relationships across multiple organizations and with all levels of the military customer and company personnel to ensure customer satisfaction with company products and services, and provides technical and operational product data to in-plant organizations. Works under general supervision. Knowledge of the Minuteman ICBM systems capabilities, associated test/support equipment, testing, and maintenance. Knowledge of Minuteman LF security system, Environmental Control System, support equipment configurations, and pending modifications. Ability to participate on a field installation team, test and demonstrate new equipment, from planning through equipment transfer (e.g., Minuteman missile systems and related test/support equipment, trainers, and depot maintenance ground equipment, etc.). Knowledge of Minuteman power distribution and environmental controls systems. Universal Refrigerant Certification highly desirable. Heavy equipment operation; exterior electric experience; welding; crimping; wire stripping; fiber optic termination certifications and CDL are a plus. Competencies   General  Adaptability Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.  Build Positive Relationships Generally builds effective working relationships with work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Asks for and provides information of to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Usually places higher priority on team or departmental goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; explains value of actions. Generally establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.  Building Trust Demonstrates honesty; keeps commitments; behaves in a consistent manner. Usually shares thoughts, feelings, and rationale so that work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups understand personal positions. Generally listens to others and objectively considers others' ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with one's own. Treats people with dignity, respect, and fairness; gives proper credit to others; stands up for deserving others and their ideas.  Communication Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.  Continuous Learning Usually seeks and uses feedback from own work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups and other sources of information to identify appropriate areas for learning. Generally identifies and participates in appropriate learning activities (e.g., courses, reading, self-study, coaching, experiential learning) that help fulfill learning needs. Participates in learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience (e.g., takes notes, asks questions, critically analyzes information, keeps on-the-job application in mind, does required tasks). Puts new knowledge, understanding, or skill to practical use on the job; furthers learning through trial and error. Occasionally places self in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations in order to ask questions and learn. Technical  Drawings/Data Sys and Models General knowledge of drawings, data systems and models associated with supported systems/platforms.  Product Support Technical Data General knowledge of product support technical data requirements and formats (e.g., review and interpret Engineering data/drawings, Maintenance Manuals, cataloging, Structural Repair Manuals, Time Compliance Technical Order [TCTO], manufacturing plans) to support product deliverables. Typical Education/Experience   Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information   Subsidiary Benefits. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/field-service-representative-4-wy-wyoming-200644704.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:14 +0000183250Provides on-site company representation and technical support to customers in support of ICBM Field Support, The Minuteman MEECN Program ICS, Replacement ECS, ISMP RVA and Fast B-Plug elements, and various add-on programs. Ability to perform all the jobs as the site managers, to include program level inputs and participation. Initiates corrective actions to ensure customer satisfaction with company products and services. Utilizes multidiscipline, technical expertise, and company knowledge while assisting the customer to achieve and sustain, a high level of proficiency in the operation and maintenance of company products. Investigates product problems, determines cause, develops and implements corrective actions. Understands customer expectations and assists the customer in interpreting and using support data and documents, provides technical on-the-job training, and acts as the on-site liaison between the company and customer personnel of widely varying backgrounds to gain resolution of significant technical and operational issues. Works unsupervised, for extended periods of time, in a wide variety of cultural, economic, and remote environments. Develops excellent relationships across multiple organizations, with all levels of the military customer and company personnel to ensure customer satisfaction with company products and services, and provides technical and operational product data to in-plant organizations. Knowledge of the Minuteman ICBM systems capabilities, and associated test/support equipment, testing, and maintenance. Knowledge of the Minuteman LF security system, support equipment configurations, and pending modifications. Ability to lead a field installation team, test, and demonstrate new equipment, from planning through equipment transfer (e.g. Minuteman missile systems and related test/support equipment, trainers, and depot maintenance ground equipment, etc.). Knowledge of power distribution, and environmental control systems. Previous experience with Minuteman Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network (MEECN) Program, ISMP RVA and Fast B-Plug elements, Replacement Environmental Control System (RECS), and Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) is a plus. Competencies General Adaptability Fully understands changes in own and fellow senior employees' work and situations; is frequently called upon to explain the logic or basis for change to other employees; is generally seen as an expert on information about changes affecting own and fellow senior employees' jobs; occasionally mentors fellow employees around the change. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow senior employees and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. Coaching/Teaching Consistently clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by guiding, seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Consistently provides instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation in order to help other project managers, internal employees, and external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping project leads, internal employees, and external customers feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Communication Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used; attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques. Decision Making Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Leading via Vision And Values Possesses a thorough knowledge of the organization's vision and values and their importance. Translates the vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviors; guides and motivates fellow project leads and other internal employees to take actions that support the vision and values. Takes actions, makes decisions, and shapes team or group priorities to reflect the organization's vision and values. Recognizes others whose actions support the organization's vision and values. Managing Work Consistently identifies highly critical and less critical activities and tasks amidst a large number of competing demands; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Consistently ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Consistently takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical Drawings/Data Sys and Models Extensive knowledge and understanding of multiple data systems. Proficient in the use and interpretation of drawings, data systems and models associated with supported systems/platforms. Logistics Support Extensive, specialized knowledge of integrated logistic support systems, processes, and applications. Subject matter expert for logistics support for the department and the organization. Maintenance Programs Possesses extensive knowledge and contributes to the development of the customer's preventive and corrective maintenance programs. Understands the government's regulatory requirements for maintenance programs. Product Support Technical Data Extensive and specialized knowledge of product support technical data requirements and formats (e.g., review and interpret Engineering data/drawings, Maintenance Manuals, cataloging, Structural Repair Manuals, Time Compliance Technical Order [TCTO], manufacturing plans) to support product deliverables. Typical Education/Experience Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information Requires certification into the Personnel Reliability Program guided by DoD 5210.42-R and Air Force supplement AFMAN 10-3902. Requires disclosure of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPPA. This information shall be collected prior to and during the term of employment for the purpose of continuing evaluation. Continuing evaluation requires but is not limited to employment records, financial records, medical records, and random urinalysis testing. This is a process by which an individual selected to perform duties within the PRP is observed for compliance with reliability standards. This process considers duty performance, and on- and off-duty behavior and reliability on a continuing basis. Subsidiary benefits. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/field-service-representative-2-wy-wyoming-200644700.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 10:01:44 +0000182578Provides on-site company representation and technical support to customers in support of ICBM Field Support by performing modifications to the Minuteman III Weapon System such as the Replacement ECS Program, ICBM Security Modernization Program (Remote Visual Assessment and Fast B-Plug Elements) and other add-on programs. Also initiates corrective actions to ensure customer satisfaction with company products and services. Utilizes multidiscipline, technical expertise and company knowledge to assist the customer to achieve and sustain a high level of proficiency in the operation and maintenance of company products by investigating product problems, determining causes, and developing and implementing corrective actions. Understands customer expectations and assists the customer in interpreting and using support data and documents, provides technical on-the-job training, and acts as the on-site liaison between the company and customer personnel of widely varying backgrounds to gain resolution of significant technical and operational issues. Works unsupervised for extended periods of time in a wide variety of cultural and economic environments. Develops excellent relationships across multiple organizations and with all levels of the military customer and company personnel to ensure customer satisfaction with company products and services, and provides technical and operational product data to in-plant organizations. Competencies   General  Decision Making Recognizes a variety of issues, problems, or opportunities in own and occasionally in other work groups and determines whether action is needed; identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Generally integrates information from a variety of sources; detects general trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Generally formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Generally includes work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.  Managing Work Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Generally ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Usually takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical  Drawings/Data Sys and Models General knowledge of drawings, data systems and models associated with supported systems/platforms.  Maintenance Programs General knowledge and understanding of the principles of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.  Product Support Technical Data General knowledge of product support technical data requirements and formats (e.g., review and interpret Engineering data/drawings, Maintenance Manuals, cataloging, Structural Repair Manuals, Time Compliance Technical Order [TCTO], manufacturing plans) to support product deliverables. Typical Education/Experience   Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information   Requires certification into the Personnel Reliability Program guided by DoD 5210.42-R and Air Force supplement AFMAN 10-3902. Requires disclosure of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPPA. This information shall be collected prior to and during the term of employment for the purpose of continuing evaluation. Continuing evaluation requires but is not limited to employment records, financial records, medical records, and random urinalysis testing. This is a process by which an individual selected to perform duties within the PRP is observed for compliance with reliability standards. This process considers duty performance, and on- and off-duty behavior and reliability on a continuing basis. Subsidiary Benefits. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/benefits-specialist-5-il-illinois-200638633.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 17:04:46 +0000170646Develop the knowledge and skills needed to comply with the regulatory, financial, tax and legal requirements for the companys health and welfare and qualified retirement employee benefit plans. Work with the benefits policy and operations staffs on the development of new benefit options or new features within existing benefit options to ensure that compliance issues are considered. Prepare plan documents, amendments and plan determination letters, including working with internal and external legal counsel. Support the actions required by the Board of Directors and the Employee Benefit Plans Committee to adopt or amend welfare and retirement benefit plans. Interpret welfare and retirement plan documents for the benefits operations staff as questions arise. Recommend corporate policies and procedures related to welfare and retirement plan documentation; assist in the fiduciary oversight of all benefit plans. Work with the benefits operations staff, the tax organization and the legal organization to respond to government inquiries, audits and investigations. Identify and analyze legislative, regulatory, judicial decisions or other government actions that could impact all benefit plans. Ensure Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and Summary of Material Modifications (SMMs) for all benefit plans are updated on a timely basis; monitor federal audit trends and communicate them to the benefits operations group. Competencies   General  Adaptability Fully understands and usually helps shape changes in own and fellow team leaders' work and situations; is frequently called upon to explain the logic or basis for change to other team leaders and/or interorganizational teams; is seen as an expert on information about changes affecting own and fellow team leaders' jobs; frequently mentors fellow employees and team leaders around the change. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow team leaders and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.  Build Positive Relationships Leads efforts to consistently and proactively build effective working relationships with other team leaders, managers and internal employees. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Consistently and proactively seeks and expands on original ideas from fellow team leaders, managers and other internal employees enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team, project, and/or organization goals than on own goals. Is called upon to mentor others in gaining agreement from fellow team leaders, managers and internal employees to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.  Continuous Learning Serves as an organizational focal point for team leaders, managers and internal employees who provide and/or need advanced or specialized sources of information. Consistently and proactively identifies and participates in appropriate learning activities (e.g., courses, reading, self-study, coaching, experiential learning) that help fulfill learning needs. Actively participates in learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience (e.g., takes notes, asks questions, critically analyzes information, keeps on-the-job application in mind, does required tasks). Guides others in applying advanced or unusually complex new knowledge, understanding, or skill to practical use on the job; furthers learning through trial and error. Regularly places self in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations in order to ask questions and learn; takes on unusual complex, challenging or unfamiliar assignments.  Decision Making Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of highly advanced or unusually complex issues, problems, or opportunities across the organization; determines whether action is needed. Adeptly identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; has advanced knowledge in integrating unusually complex information from a variety of sources; detects unusually complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Guides others in creating relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; can be relied upon to formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; implements decisions reliably and initiates action within a reasonable time; includes team leaders, managers and internal employees in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.  Managing Work Identifies and creates hierarchy of activities and tasks based on criticality; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Deploys and ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively and efficiently. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts and maximize resources. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Consistently uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical  Analytical Skills Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.  Government Laws/Regulations Advanced/expert knowledge of relevant government laws and regulations impacting the functional responsibilities of the occupation. Typical Education/Experience   Bachelor's degree and typically 15 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 13 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information   In depth knowledge of defined benefit pension plans *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/product-repairmodification-technician-c-hungary-200633881.htmSat, 07 Nov 2009 19:04:58 +0000163307This position is part of the on-site C-17 Globemaster Sustainment Partnership maintenance team supporting the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) aircraft based at Papa AB, Hungary. Applicant will participate in organizational level maintenance activities (e.g. flight line tasks including aircraft servicing, inspections, fault diagnosis and component replacement) associated with day-to-day operations of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to meet SAC mission requirements. Additionally participation in intermediate level maintenance activities (e.g. back-shop tasks including component repair, test set operation, battery charging, and scheduled periodic inspections) will be required. Applicant will participate in the removal and replacement, or upgrade of C-17 air vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes; support troubleshooting and repair of C-17 air vehicle and its components; perform as a team member in tasks associated with the safe handling of a C-17 air vehicle (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations), and perform work under appropriate direction. Applicant will be required to interact with both the customer and management to provide information on C-17 air vehicle operational status and fault resolution. Applicant will have the ability to participate in the repair and troubleshooting of complex C-17 avionics, air vehicle electronic control systems, air vehicle cargo handling, fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and propulsion control systems. Experience in operating and repairing integrated avionics, air vehicle electrical and mechanical control systems, aircraft engines and Auxiliary Power units, alternate mission equipment, MIL-STD-1553B multiplex data bus and ARINC 429 serial data bus systems is essential. Applicant will be familiar with both USAF and C-17 Technical Orders, G081 maintenance data base, and will be required to interpret and work to system schematic and wiring diagrams to isolate faults and repair faulty components. Ideally applicants will have prior training or competency on C-17 aircraft. An FAA Airframe & Power-plant Certification or a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) license is desirable. Competencies   General  Adaptability Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.  Communication Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.  Continuous Improvement Consistently reviews a wide range of processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers. Consistently identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; fully explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Independently generates ideas for solutions; fully analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently tests solutions; gathers feedback from own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.  Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.  Decision Making Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Technical  Aerospace Vehicle Operations Complete knowledge of live aircraft operations, environment and support. This includes pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and propulsion systems operations. Typical Education/Experience   High school diploma or GED and typically 4 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information   The purpose of this position is to provide an Avionics Mechanic for C-17 aircraft. This position will require relocation to Hungary, first or second shift work may be required, and periods of on-call support and will be cross utilized to perform servicing and team member activities. Travel will be required to support remote maintenance activities and to recover inoperative forward deployed aircraft. Successful completion of C-17 maintenance training is a job requirement. Applicant must have or be able to get a secret security clearance. Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Supports the configuration of aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment as required. Ability to operate shop equipment in the inspection, repair, and recharging aircraft batteries a plus. Troubleshoots complex avionics, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical control systems to isolate electrical or mechanical faults and repair faulty components. Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components. Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results). May provide training to less qualified mechanics. Works under general direction. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process.