CBA Aircraft Mechanic - ALSS/PR - T-45 Program - Meridian, MS

V2X Inc•Meridian, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing maintenance, repair, and installation of aircraft life support systems and aircrew personal survival equipment. The role requires working from government instructions, maintenance manuals, and company directives. Responsibilities include handling specialized devices, maintaining and repairing parachutes and survival kits, and ensuring the proper functioning of pilots' personal equipment. Corrosion control and prevention are also key aspects of the job. The mechanic will manage the issuance and return of equipment, maintain accountability records, and perform inspections. Additionally, the role involves operating and maintaining sewing machines for fabric repairs and construction, as well as installing and testing emergency radios. Some collateral duties, such as inspection functions, may be required. The position also entails completing maintenance forms, briefing flight personnel, maintaining a clean work area, and adhering to various safety and operational programs. Assisting with the security and preservation of government equipment and interacting professionally with customers are also expected. There may be a requirement for off-site service during detachments.

Requirements

Completion of U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipment man “A” school or another military, civilian, or manufacturer schools with equivalent curriculum required.
Must possess a mechanical aptitude.
Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.
Must be able to obtain the level of security clearance required by the Government.
Two (2) years experience in aviators personal survival equipment and aircraft installed safety/survival equipment maintenance.
As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, is required.

Nice To Haves

Collateral Duty Inspector (may be required)
Plane Captain (may be required)
Aircraft Towing Certified (may be required)
Aircraft Brake Rider Certified (may be required)
Fuel Surveillance Trained (may be required)

Responsibilities

Work from Government instructions and Maintenance Instruction Manuals and Company directives to perform maintenance repair and installation of aircraft life support systems and aircrew personal survival equipment.
Transport, install and remove Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propulsion Actuated Devices.
Pack, unpack, preserve and maintain parachutes and seat survival kits.
Repair, fit, maintain and preserve pilots personal equipment
Perform corrosion control and prevention as required.
Issues and receives aircrew survival equipment.
Initiate and update checkout/return records.
Assemble, place in service, and perform calendar inspections on oxygen mask assemblies, survival vest, helmets, and other related safety/survival equipment.
Perform aircraft conditional and special inspections of installed safety/survival equipment.
Maintain OOMA for parachute and personal equipment for accountability and inspection due dates.
Adjust, maintain, and perform minor repairs on sewing machines.
Construct fabric items using a sewing machine and performs hand tacking on fabrics.
Remove, install, and repair slide fasteners, grommets, snap fasteners, and Velcro closures on personal survival equipment and other types of fabrics.
Orders required survival equipment and supplies.
Install and test emergency radios in survival vest.
May be required to perform collateral duty inspection or CDQAR functions.
Identifies and treats corrosion.
Completes applicable maintenance forms.
Briefs and debriefs flight personnel on the use and condition of survival equipment.
Maintains cleanliness of work center.
Complies with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, and Tool Control Programs.
Assist as directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of Government/Company Owned equipment.
Performs other related duties as required.
Deals with the customer in a courteous, professional, and effective manner.
May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.