Aircraft Operations Technician

Edison International - Chino, CA

Full-time

Chino, CA

Utilities

About the position

Join the Clean Energy Revolution as an Aircraft Operations Technician at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role, you'll provide ground support to aircraft in rigging, fuel management, landing zone coordination, and flight planning for both congested and un-congested area jobs. Your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

• Review assignments for aircraft operations support and create plans for aircraft support including aircraft type, fuel plans, and staffing requirements.
• Complete job walks, finalize job site readiness, develop and submit lift plans, and ensure applicable permits are filed and approved.
• Coordinate multiple projects, evaluate project status, and institute changes as needed to maximize safety.
• Consult and coordinate with aircraft operations management personnel to ensure safety and compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Make timely decisions based on forecast and/or unanticipated weather events and environmental occurrences.
• Coordinate external-load equipment, rigging, and ground support requirements.
• Update schedule for aircraft support in liaison with dispatchers and schedulers.
• Support aircraft operations in the field including securing landing zones prior to the aircraft's arrival and performing standard and hot refueling.
• Reposition fuel vehicles and support manned aircraft in the field or at regular base.
• Ensure aircraft and landing zone compliance with established safety requirements.
• Advise SCE and contract ground crews of work methods and safety procedures for material handling and take-offs and landings.
• Guide pilot from ground through hand signals or other communication devices.
• Install accessories and attachments for cargo handling, transportation of equipment, and external loads.
• Operate hangar equipment for loading and unloading of tools and equipment.
• Maintain and inspect long lines, rigging equipment, and supplies.
• Purchase and receive inventory supplies, maintain inventory records, and order supplies.
• Assist and train employees; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a Class A driver license with Hazmat, Air Brakes, and Tank Endorsements.
• Two or more years of experience in helicopter external load operations.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 133.
• Knowledge of Hand Signals and Radio Etiquette.

Nice-to-haves

• Analyze problems and develop/implement helicopter support plans and tactics.
• Plan and organize workloads.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Communicate ideas, concepts, and technical data both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with computer systems and Microsoft Windows software.