AC Tech II Egress

Top Aces Corp•Mesa, AZ

14h

About The Position

The EGRESS Technician II (Technician) performs intermediate to advanced level inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of EGRESS systems and escape components on F-16 aircraft to ensure safe, operationally ready, and compliant systems. This position requires hands-on experience with F-16 EGRESS systems, including the ejection seat, canopy jettison system, explosive devices, survival equipment interfaces, and related emergency escape components. The information below is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to perform intermediate-level egress maintenance tasks with limited supervision.
Knowledge of explosive safety requirements (e.g., AFMAN 91-201 or equivalent), CAD/PAD handling, accountability, and documentation.
Ability to read and interpret aircraft TOs, technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and maintenance data.
Proficient in the English language with effective communication and mentoring skills.   
Must be able to work independently or part of a team.  
Must demonstrate safe and healthy workplace practices.  
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.  
Must be able to travel within the US and internationally.  
Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an EGRESS Technician II in daily work performance.  
Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and not be barred from any installation.  
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Minimum 5 years of F-16 EGRESS experience.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred.
Prior USAF EGRESS experience (e.g., AFSC 2A6X3) highly desirable.
EGRESS or Munitions Explosive Safety Certification (military or DoD-equivalent) a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of F-16 EGRESS-related components, including ejection seats (ACES II), canopy jettison systems, initiators, safeing devices, cartridge-actuated devices (CADs), and propellant-actuated devices (PADs).
Conduct periodic, 30-day, 90-day, 180-day, and 36-month EGRESS system inspections in accordance with TO requirements.
Remove, install, disassemble, reassemble, test, and rig EGRESS components to ensure fully functional, safe operation.
Perform continuity checks, routing, rigging, pressure/leak tests, and system functionals per technical orders.
Maintain strict handling, storage, tracking, and accountability of explosive devices to meet safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
Interpret and apply Technical Orders (TOs), job guides, maintenance manuals, and engineering directives related to EGRESS systems.
Ensure complete, accurate, and compliant documentation of maintenance actions in aircraft forms, electronic maintenance systems, and required logbooks.
Follow all explosive safety, tool control, FOD, PPE, environmental, and OSHA/regulatory compliance requirements.
Maintain proper custody, storage, and controlled handling procedures for CAD/PAD components in alignment with explosive safety regulations.
Safely operate EGRESS shop-specific tools, stands, test equipment, and calibrated instruments.
Support inspections and acceptance checks during aircraft phase, heavy maintenance, or modifications.
Maintain clean, safe, and compliant work environment and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide training and guidance to other technicians.
Adhere to OSHA and OH&S requirements, use proper use of PPE, safety systems, and tools.
Communicate supply and equipment levels; report shortages and ensure timely resolution.
Communicate aircraft discrepancies and corrective actions to aircrew prior to departure.
Demonstrate proper housekeeping in and around aircraft, hangars and breakroom.
Demonstrate strict tool accountability throughout all phases of the maintenance process by properly controlling, tracking, and documenting tools, and immediately reporting any damaged, missing, or unserviceable tools in accordance with Company policy. Perform other duties as assigned.