Flight Management System Specialist 3\4
Flight Deck Crew Operations requires Specialists with a broad understanding of airplane systems, operations and how the flight crew executes their role. This is especially true for Flight Management System (FMS) Specialists working on the KC-46A Tanker, who must integrate aerial refueling procedures to successfully accomplish the military mission. A firm understanding of both airline and military operations is essential to supporting the end users of the airplane.
Utilizing a broad understanding and knowledge of transport aircraft operations, aircraft systems, flight management systems and aircrew operations to perform systems engineering tasks for the KC-46 flight deck, the FMS Specialist will apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. They will evaluate customer/operational needs to define and coordinate systems performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, program and human/machine interfaces.
The FMS Specialist will:
1. Define specifications
2. Participate in negotiations between engineering teams and with the customer
3. Support certification
4. Develop detailed test plans
5. Actively participate laboratory and simulator sessions
6. Act as advocate for the positions held by Flight Deck
7. Represent the interests of the Chief Pilot in technical and procedural matters.
The FMS Specialist will evaluate system design and operation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. In this role familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulatory documentation will be required.
As a subject matter expert, the FMS Specialist should have and maintain knowledge of current industry developments in Flight Management, datalink, Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC), display technology, Area Navigation Required Navigation Performer (RNAV RNP), and Global Positioning System Landing System (GLS).
The FMS Specialist will apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer and /operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues.
Competencies
General• Build Positive Relationships
Builds effective working relationships within the work group, with interorganizational employees, and occasionally with external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group, with other employees, and occasionally with external customers 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.
• 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.
• Systems Thinking
Evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical• Flight Crew Environment
Basic - Complete knowledge of aircraft flight crew operations, flight deck design philosophy, flight deck/pilot interface, and customer requirements. Knowledge of how the customer flight crews operate aircraft during day to day operations, including typical airline/military flight operations and all normal and non-normal operating procedures and checklists. Complete knowledge of the Air Traffic Control environment and how aircraft are routed through the air traffic environment.
Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of aircraft flight crew operations, flight deck design philosophy, flight deck/pilot interface, and customer requirements. Knowledge of how the customer flight crews operate aircraft during day to day operations, including typical airline/military flight operations and all normal and non-normal operating procedures and checklists. Extensive, specialized knowledge of the Air Traffic Control environment and how aircraft are routed through the air traffic environment.
• Knowledge of User
Basic - Complete knowledge of the user role, user domain, and user skill level to effectively work with and represent the end user within the company.
Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of the user role, user domain, and user skill level to effectively work with and represent the end user within the company.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have experience testing hardware or software in a laboratory environment?
Do you have experience participating in a Flight Management Systems (FMS) development effort?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 3 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' or a PhD degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study. Level 4 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 7 or more years' or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study.
Other Job related information
Skills needed for success in the Flight Deck Flight Management Engineering role on the KC-46A Tanker include: 1. Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) 2. Flexibility 3. Ability to establish consensus across diverse teams and stakeholders 4. Pilot or aircrew experience (civilian or military) 5. Familiarity with RNAV RNP procedures including procedure development, operational approval, lateral and vertical path navigation. Navigation expertise including 1. Navigation radios 2. Multi-sensor Flight Management Computers (FMCs) 3. Inertial navigations systems 4. Global Positioning Systems 5. GLS 6. Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) 7. Air Data sensors 8. Knowledge of digital navigation database coding and ARINC 424 standards
- Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
- Division Bca Airplane Programs
- Program Bca Airplane Programs
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/08/2012
