Aircraft Mechanic Egress (AME) CBA VX-23

V2X Current Openings•Patuxent River, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Aircraft Mechanic Egress (AME) responsible for maintaining assigned aircraft in accordance with Navy, manufacturer, and company instructions. The role primarily focuses on all egress system on and off equipment maintenance for squadron aircraft, including the removal, transport, inspection, repair, and reinstallation of ejection seats, as well as the inspection, repair, and cleaning of seat harnesses. The mechanic will also inventory, store, remove, and replace seat CAD/PAD explosive items. Additionally, the role involves maintaining environmental systems, inspecting canopy explosive devices, and maintaining On Board Oxygen Generating Systems (OBOGS) on assigned aircraft. The AME performs both scheduled and unscheduled on and off equipment maintenance, conducts aircraft corrosion control procedures (wash, wipe down, polish, vacuum), and operates various ground support equipment and flight line vehicles. The position also includes supervising/assisting in aircraft/equipment movement, participating in flight line foreign object prevention walks, and adhering to good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety practices. Compliance with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series for aircraft maintenance and ALSS is required, along with a working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP, and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Qualified on ground support equipment applicable to the specialty.
Capable of conducting on-the-job training and maintenance of Contractor personnel seat/cockpit safety checkout training records.
Qualified and experienced in the removal and replacement of ejection seats, canopies and explosive devices, both "I" and "0" levels, and the rigging of explosive linkages/devices applicable to seats and canopy.
Ability to perform flow checks on egress systems.
Interpersonal skills to deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional and effective manner.
Working knowledge of environmental control systems both "I" and "0" levels.
In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
In-depth knowledge of aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications—and the ability to read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications.
In-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations.
Working knowledge (input and extract data) of computers.
In depth knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment.
Possess a valid US State driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret data is required.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Must have a current civilian driver’s license the ability to obtain and maintain a Government flight line driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain level of security clearance required by the Government.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be a graduate of a military or factory equivalent ejection seat course of instruction.
Must have completed the appropriate T/M/S Navy Skill Specialty Class "C" school for AME or USMC, USCG equivalent.
Experience in the fitting and rigging of aircraft canopy, canopy drive and locking mechanisms, both "I" and "0" levels.
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in relevant aircraft/systems and qualified on ground support equipment applicable to the specialty.

Responsibilities

Maintains assigned aircraft in accordance with Navy, manufacturer and company instructions.
Responsible for all egress system on and off equipment maintenance on assigned squadron aircraft.
Removes, transports, inspects, repairs and reinstalls ejection seats.
Inspects, repairs and cleans seat harnesses.
Inventories, stores, removes and replaces seat CAD/PAD explosive items.
Maintains environmental system on assigned squadron aircraft.
Maintains, inspects canopy explosive devices.
Maintains and inspects on board oxygen generating system (OBOGS).
Performs aircraft scheduled/unscheduled on and off equipment maintenance.
Performs aircraft corrosion control procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish and vacuum.
Operates GSE, flight line vehicles and other support equipment as required.
Supervises/assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
Perform other job related duties as may be assigned.