Bionetics is seeking qualified calibration technicians to join our team for the FAA's National Test Equipment contract.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Mobile Calibration Team performs routine and complex calibration on a wide range of electronic Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) throughout the Contiguous United States of America (CONUS), as well as Outside of the Contiguous United States of America (OCONUS). Successful Calibration Technicians must be able to perform and excel in a fast paced and demanding professional environment.
The incumbent workforce is highly desired, and we eagerly await your resumes.
REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
1. Minimum four (4) years' experience as TMDE technician.
a. Experience shall include inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, aligning, calibrating and certifying TMDE and laboratory working standards using safe working practices and utilizing the required documents/procedures
2. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
a. Must be able to obtain a U.S. Passport.
3. 100% Travel is required for the job (travel is dependent on work schedule).
4. Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and a clean driving record.
5. Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical.
6. Thorough understanding in the care and use of TMDE
7. Good working knowledge in the calibration of electrical, RF, digital and analog signal measurement equipment.
8. Good working knowledge of electrical, electronics, electromechanical, mechanical, physics, optics and thermal principles; mathematics and number systems.
9. Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Windows based operating systems, and general internet navigation and usage required.
10. Knowledge of principles of automated calibration (MET/CAL, SureCAL, OEM calibration software, etc.) of TMDE and network operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Essential/Typical Duties:
• Calibrates TMDE.
• Utilize current technical data in the performance of all duties.
• Drives the mobile calibration unit and provides logistical assistance to ensure adherence to the assigned appointments, schedules, procedures, and policies.
• Maintains and updates DOT Log Books, as required by DOT.
Non-Essential Duties:
• Other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Often requires: Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching, Pulling, Pushing,
Standing, Sitting, Walking, Talking, Hearing, Sustained Holding,
Sustained Lifting
Lifting/Moving Requirements:
• The individual ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements when calibrating certain TMDE.
All qualified candidates should submit their resume (and any other relevant documents) to:
Greg Stern at:
[email protected]EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MINORITY/FEMALE/DISABILITY/VETERAN
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Employability in the U.S. Only
Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required
and the pay rate?
Dependent on region assignment:
$23.75 to $29.21 per hour
plus $129 per diem while traveling or at a site for calibration.
Is the $129 per diem rate for nation wide?
Yes. This is the national rate for per diem. I have provided the link below:
http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/pdcgi/pd-rates/cpdratesx4.cgi (http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/pdcgi/pd-rates/cpdratesx4.cgi)
I'm sure hotels in some areas is got be higher then that. So would the techs have to come out of there pockets for that? :-(
Caltech15, please feel free to apply for this position and we would welcome individual questions during the interview.
Respectfully,
-Greg Stern
Greg I was just make sure before I waste you time or mine. Thanks.
Not a waste of time for either of us.
I welcome any interested party to send me their resume,
[email protected]. With the resume in hand we can discuss details and interview times at that point.
I believe that's the same contract Syprus used to advertise back in the back in the late 2000's.
Actually Tektronix was the most recent contract. Great job if you love to travel. Lots of work to be done on a tight schedule in some challenging environments and conditions. Keeping up with all of the logistics of it is the hardest part; staying on schedule and getting hotels sometimes a different one every night or 2 and arranging for flights back home. Great for hotel and flight reward programs.
Great for travel rewards not so great for seeing your family and or staying married.. Tektronix wanted me to be on the road from Monday till the FOLLOWING Thursday.. So you lose 2 weekends a month and they only wantedto pay me about $2 more an hour. That is crazy.
Tektronix bought Sypris, so you are both correct.
Quote from: MetVet on 09-02-2015 -- 20:46:10
Tektronix bought Sypris, so you are both correct.
Is it bad that I worked for them when Syprus was Metrum. Old...I feel old.
Yes you are very very ...very old. When was that? I was with them for Bell Technologies then Sypris then Sypris test and measurement then Tektronix...I seem to remember hearing about Metrum once in a galaxy far far away...
So far it's been a gas. I am currently in Grand Junction, CO, and it's the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The Book Cliffs are overlooking the Grand Mesa. It's high desert country up here. The trailers are lock, stock, and fully loaded with all of the hardware/software needed to fully automate most calibrations. So far it's been a wonderful experience. As far as per diem and hotels go...priceline, expedia, etc...are invaluable and make traveling economical. I've traveled through 6 states so far and have yet to pay anymore than half the per diem rate at a hotel. I've mostly used priceline. For example: I called a local hotel...three stars...and they quoted me some rates that fluctuated on a dial basis from 80 to 120 per night. However, I hit up priceline's express deals and booked the same hotel for less than 60. You just have to do your homework a bit and know how to take advantage of the deals that these traveling companies are able to score. So...it's possible to get some nice rooms for cheap rates. If y'all have any questions, let me know. But I have to go...the local FAA manager mapped out a nice little route that takes me around to several local spots that highlight the beauty that is Western Colorado. Cheers and Hafa Adai!
Come join the wonderful team!! You'll be glad that you did!!
Quote from: USMCPMEL on 09-03-2015 -- 14:20:21
"I seem to remember hearing about Metrum once in a galaxy far far away..."
Yoda remembers Metrum
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@CatfishJohn78, do they have trailers all over the county and openings all over or just certain areas? And how you like working out of a trailer? Thanks.
I think he is not responding to you sir. I sent him a private messgae a while back and he never responded to me either.
you probably never will. He's just that way....
Quote from: USMCPMEL on 09-14-2015 -- 07:16:13
I think he is not responding to you sir. I sent him a private messgae a while back and he never responded to me either.
Maybe there ain't no intertubes way out where he's at?
Quote from: caltech15 on 09-09-2015 -- 11:26:48
@CatfishJohn78, do they have trailers all over the county and openings all over or just certain areas? And how you like working out of a trailer? Thanks.
To respond to your inquiry...Bionetics has calibration trailer teams across the U.S. and are actively seeking qualified calibrators to join the Bionetics Team. Please feel free to email me your resume,
[email protected] and reference "Mobile Cal Tech" in the subject so I can expedite them :-)
If I was not in such bad health right now I'd jump on this because not only did I go to Cal school (in Denver), I also held many Navy air traffic control maintenance NECs. Including the FAAs ASR-8 (DOD AN/GPN-27)
NEC as well...
Squidley, not a problem, feel free to apply!
We've been grateful for the awesome photo's from our folks out in the field...Mt. Rushmore