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Logistics Engineer

Date Posted19 October 2011
Career LevelSenior Level (10+ years)
LocationByron, GA
Open Until01 June 2012

Education/Training: 
• Bachelors Degree in mechanical engineering or relevant science discipline required
• Level II Acquisition Logistics or Level II Program Management required; both highly desired

Experience:
• 5+ years of aircraft structural, logistics engineering, acquisition logistics and program management required
• 10-15 years of professional experience in aircraft structural, logistics engineering, acquisition logistics and program management highly desired
• Experience with all levels of repair CONOPs, i.e. Organizational/Flight-line (Level I), Intermediate/Field (Level II), and Depot/Organic (Level III), in the required task area
• Proficient with Microsoft® office suite including:  Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint

Expertise and Functions:
• Proficient knowledge and application of Supply Chain Management/Logistics:
—related to Technical Orders, Work Cards, Job Guides, TCTOs, IOSs, AFTO 22s, AFMC 252s, SH 252s, Engineering Assistance Requests (107s/202s), Usable On Codes, Work Unit Codes for all levels of weapon system maintenance
—roles and responsibilities of Inventory Management Specialists (ALC/DLA), Equipment Specialists, Engineering, Contracting, Cataloging, Weapon System Supply Chain Management, Depot Maintenance functional organizations
—related to Mishap Reports, MICAP Reports, Health of the Fleet Reports, Aircraft Maintenance Requirements Documents
—related to engineering documents/guidance, i.e., FSMP/ASIP, OSS&E, AFSO21, MIL-STD 1530, Configuration Management, Engineering Change Proposals (Class I, II)
—related to Technical Data Packages, Buy/Repair Requirements, DREP/CREP
• Provides the Staff Engineer, Senior Technician and Senior Analyst support with failure/wear modes analysis for evidence of trends related to aircraft cumulative flight hours, maintenance induced damage and/or lack of inspection and repair criteria for affected components.  Analyses include identification and validation of existing maintenance concept for fielded LRUs and SRUs
• Analyzes and identifies all potential sources of repair and/or determines the best means and method of repairing, overhauling, modifying or restoring reparable components
• Performs technical/engineering analysis to identify those LRUs that are reparable only by the OEM due to technical proprietary reasons
• Reviews all reliability historical data for same and/or similar fielded system components to ensure maintenance and repair processes have been established to fix and eliminate reliability problems
• Recommends removal and/or replacement of prone to failure components during maintenance /repair cycle and/or replacing components with new or improved reliability ones
• Reviews component infant mortality rates to ensure all supply support activities are in place to accommodate unscheduled removals
• Performs data analysis and modeling to identify “bad actors”, component wear and failure trends and other adverse impacts to fleet availability and costs
• Reviews Reliability, FMECA and FRACAS data to render logistics decisions on affected A-10 Weapon System components
• Reviews all associated technical orders/manuals, engineering documentation, logistics, and supply chain management plans for the purpose of uncovering systemic factors contributing to poor availability, utilization and cost performance
• Recommends component buy quantities based on wear/failure analysis to exploit economy of scale buys
• Establishes and/or recommends revisions to Acquisition Method Code (AMC)/Acquisition Method Suffix Codes (AMSC), Acquisition Advice Codes (AAC),  to ensure an appropriate acquisition strategy plan is applied based on the criticality/non-criticality of weapon system components
• Reviews predicted and actual MTBF for sparing analysis purposes
• Reviews Expendability, Recoverability, Reparability Code (ERRC) and Supportability, Maintainability and Recoverability (SMR) codes for initial provisioning and post deployment sparing requirements
• Understands sortie rates, flying hour/cycle accruals, environmental conditions, aircraft availability requirements, mission profile, centralized/decentralized supply support, pipeline spares and mission capable rate requirements and reviews for impact to fleet availability and costs
• Prepares, revises or reviews purchase description standards or specifications that form a part of commercial contracts for repair work or new procurement
• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates deficiency (DRs) and failure (Mishap) reports

KIHOMAC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Supply Chain Management Technician

Date Posted19 October 2011
Career LevelSenior Level (10+ years)
LocationByron, GA and Layton, UT
Open Until01 June 2012

Education/Training: 
• Associates Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management discipline required
• Bachelors degree desired

Experience:
• 12+ years of professional experience in:
—all aspects of weapon system post deployment sustainment support and related supply chain management functions utilized at main operating bases, forward operating locations and depot
—aviation supply chain management and all levels of maintenance CONOPs, i.e., Organizational/Flight-line (Level I), Intermediate/Field (Level II), and Depot/Organic (Level III) in the required task area
• 15 – 20 years experience highly desired
• Strong/demonstrated reading comprehension skills required
• Strong/demonstrated oral and written communication skills required
• Proficient with Microsoft® office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Expertise and Functions:
• Proficient knowledge and application of Supply Chain Management/Logistics:
—Codes, i.e., ERRC, SMR, AAC, AMC/AMSC, with respect to aircraft components
—Usage/demand requirements related to DHAs and Additive Requirements
—Related to Part Numbers, National Stock Numbers, CAGE Code
—Related to cataloging action, part screening for proper logistics code assignment
—Related to logistics information systems, i.e., D200A, DO35, FedLog/Haystack, WebFLIS, DRIS, PIDS, etc
—Related to Technical Orders, Work Cards, Job Guides, TCTOs, IOSs, AFTO 22s, AFMC 252s, SH 252s, Engineering Assistance Requests (107s/202s), Usable On Codes, Work Unit Codes for all levels of weapon system maintenance
—Related to Mishap Reports, MICAP Reports, Health of the Fleet Reports, Aircraft Maintenance Requirements Document
—Related to engineering documents/guidance, i.e., FSMP/ASIP, OSS&E, AFSO21, MIL-STD 1530, Configuration Management, Engineering Change Proposals (Class I, II)
—Related to Technical Data Packages, Buy/Repair Requirements, DREP/CREP
—Related to DRMO and AMARG (Save List) part reclamation processes
—Related roles and responsibilities of Inventory Management Specialists (ALC/DLA), Equipment Specialists, Engineering, Contracting, Cataloging, Weapon System Supply Chain Management, Depot Maintenance functional organizations
• Investigates reports of abnormal consumption of material and recommends corrective actions
• Analyzes failure/wear mode data for trends and provides recommendations for corrective action(s)
• Prepares changes for update or revision of technical manuals, TCTOs and other related documents
• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates deficiency (DRs) and failure (Mishap) reports
• Prepares, revises or reviews purchase description standards or specifications that form a part of commercial contracts for repair work or new procurement
• Other duties as assigned
KIHOMAC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Apply for this position

Software Engineer

Date Posted01 February 2012
Career LevelEarly Career (2+ years experience)
LocationDallas, Texas
Open Until31 July 2012

Kihomac, Inc., is looking for a skilled software engineer to join its software engineering group in Dallas, Texas. Kihomac is a small company specializing in providing top-notch solutions to the defense industry.

The software engineering group is a small team of software and systems engineers based in Dallas, Texas. We develop internal and client-driven software to support varying types of projects. We’ve written simulation software in C++, visualization applications in Java, and project management software using Ruby on Rails.

The software engineer is responsible for contributing to multiple projects using varying technologies. We’re looking for self-motivated applicants who are able to learn and adapt to new technologies and requirements. You must be knowledgeable and able to get things done. We’re more interested in your ability to create high-quality software than we are with any specific technology that you’ve used.

Applicant Qualities:
• BS or higher in Computer Science or Engineering required
• 2 to 5 years of software engineering experience
• Experience building web applications using Ruby on Rails
• Experiance with agile methodologies
• Constantly learning new technologies and programming languages (a self-improver)
• Experience with C++, Java, object-oriented development, version control
• Working knowledge of Unix-based platforms.
• Thrive on rapid development cycles
• High commitment to collaboration and team achievement
• Plays well with others - we enjoy working together, and hope you will too
• Sample code readily available for review
• A good eye for design is a plus!
• Excellent communication skills
KIHOMAC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Apply for this position

Subcontracts Manager

Date Posted20 January 2012
Career LevelSenior Level (10+ years)
LocationDayton, OH
Open Until31 July 2012

Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field highly desired
Experience:
• 10-15 years
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) desired
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work successfully with others
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Prepares subcontractor proposals, negotiates subcontracts, and administers commercial and government subcontracts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements as required.
• Responsible for managing, directing, and controlling the subcontracts functions for multiple subcontracts and programs.
• Responsible for managing, directing, and controlling all direct materials purchasing for multiple contracts and projects.
• Responsible for maintaining, submitting, and administering Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).
• Responsible for administering Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements as required.
• Works on various business proposals prior to senior management review and submission to ensure compliance with the RFP, regulatory requirements, and corporate policy.
• Other duties as assigned
• Reports to Contracting Manager
KIHOMAC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Apply for this position

Avionics Technician

Date Posted12 October 2011
Career LevelSenior Level (10+ years)
LocationTucson, Arizona
Open Until01 June 2012

Education/Training: 
• Associates Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline required
Experience:
• 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Additional 5 years experience in required task area may be considered in lieu of degree
Expertise and Functions:
• Adheres to and enforces maintenance directives identified in Air Force Instructions (AFI), Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Directives
• Maintains, services, and inspects A-10C aircraft and related aerospace equipment
• Coordinates maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational commitments
• Assists in launching and recovering aircraft
• Assists with end-of-runway, post-flight, pre-flight, thru-flight, and phase inspections
• Assists in integrated combat turns and hot pit refuels
• Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft avionics systems
• Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment
• Inspects, troubleshoots and maintains avionics and related equipment
• Supervises and performs aircraft and component inspections
• Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions
• Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems
• Supervises and performs aircraft refueling, jacking, towing, and aircraft wash operations
• Inspects and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment
• Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation
• Inventories and maintains aircraft and support equipment
• Maintains A-10C aircraft, support equipment, forms, and records
• Other duties as assigned
KIHOMAC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Apply for this position

Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Salt Lake Chamber, Davis Chamber, and Ogden/Weber Chamber are partnering with the Utah Department of Workforce Services and the Utah Veterans and Military Employment Coalition to help veterans, guardsmen/reservists and their spouses find meaningful employment.

Hiring Our Heroes Utah will take place on November 4 at the South Towne Expo Center. Chambers across the valley and the Utah Veterans and Military Employment coalition are committed to making this a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for employers and veteran/military spouse job seekers.

Hiring Our Heroes is an initiative by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to find meaningful employment for our nation’s veterans. The job fair will offer a wide range of employment opportunities.

View the event flyer at:
http://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/hiring-our-heroes-the-final-salt-lake-city-flier.pdf

Long Term Disability

HRA

Vision Care Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Coverage

Continuing Education

Tuition Assistance Program

Certification Opportunities

Performance Management

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Leave

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Group Life

Short Term Disability

Medical Coverage

Insurance Plans

Retirement Planning

Work/Life Balance

Health/Wellness Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

KIHOMAC complies with Federal, State and Local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all operating locations.  As such, we will recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. We will also make employment and promotion decisions based only on the valid requirement of each position in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity and will select the best qualified individual for each position in a non-discriminatory manner.

All KIHOMAC personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, social and recreational programs, etc., will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability, or veteran status.

Recruiting

No step is too small in efforts to build a multi-cultural workforce.  As demographics change year after year, our workforce needs to become more diverse and reflective of our population.  KIHOMAC’s recruiting efforts will consistently focus on removing barriers and providing equal access and equal opportunity.  We believe that employing a diverse workforce will improve quality and provide access to a wider range of talents and skills.  What better way to bring in the broadest variety of ideas, perspectives, lifestyles and experiences and provide excellent service to our customers? 

Training and Development

Employee Benefits

Compensation

Community Involvement

Diversity

Diversity in thought, life experiences, backgrounds, and perspective is what makes all unique. KIHOMAC realizes that an understanding of, and respect for, our differences is critical so that we can build upon them and work together to benefit our customers, ourselves, and the company.

Compensation

To help you make the most of life, we offer competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package that will assist you and your family in your unique life needs.

Career Events

KIHOMAC will be recruiting at events throughout the country. Find out when we’ll be in your area!

Imagine your future… at KIHOMAC

KIHOMAC understands that the key to our success is your success. So, we are committed to finding, developing, and retaining a diverse pool of talent. Together, we offer a team of highly motivated and respected professionals who make a difference in our customers’ missions each and every day.

People who believe quality does matter.