Aircraft Survival And Flight Equipment Repairer Leader

Air Education and Training Command • Columbus AFB, MS

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers performing trades and labor work on a substantially full-time, continuing basis. The working leader performs assigned work and ensures that subordinates complete their assignments in accordance with trades and labor standards. The leader regularly uses trades and labor knowledge and skills to guide the team and also performs nonsupervisory work of the same kind and level as the crew. The position covers the full range of tasks appropriate to the occupations and grade of the assigned team.

Work includes inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, disassembling, repairing, installing, modifying, storing, issuing, fitting, and adjusting aircrew flight and chemical/biological defense equipment. Equipment includes flight helmets, oxygen masks, helmet-mounted devices, survival kits, night-vision systems, parachutes, anti-G suits, protective equipment, life rafts, and emergency signaling and communication devices. The role also involves work on aerospace components such as protective clothing and covers, upholstery, thermal radiation barriers, flotation equipment, emergency evacuation systems, and parachutes.

The position performs documentation and quality assurance/control inspections and updates inspection information in automated data management systems. It assists with continuation and chemical/biological defense equipment training, instructs aircrews on equipment use and capabilities, and teaches survival-related techniques. The employee follows safety procedures, maintains a clean and safe work area, and uses required protective equipment and clothing.

The work is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled environment, but some duties take place on the flight line in hot, cold, or inclement weather. The position may involve aircraft noise, handling sharp tools and specially treated materials, working on ladders or scaffolds, handling munitions and high-pressure oxygen cylinders, working around ejection-seat aircraft, and exposure to other workplace hazards described in the announcement. Travel away from the normal duty station may occasionally be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing as a Testing Designated Position employee.
• Must be a graduate of an eligible aircrew flight equipment, aircrew life support, survival equipment, sister-service equivalent, or FAA-certified background/training course, or equivalent certification, for new hires in this career field.
• Must meet AFI 11-301, Volume 4 requirements or receive a waiver by exception.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead and supervise, the position’s screen-out element.
• Must possess working knowledge of trade or craft principles, processes, and techniques; safety rules and hazardous-material handling; and the tools and equipment used by the work group.
• Must have skill in performing the trade or labor work of the group and the ability to lead three or more employees.
• Must be able to plan and organize work assignments and determine resources needed.
• Must meet the physical requirements, including prolonged standing, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, lifting, and working in cramped or uncomfortable positions; frequent independent lifting and carrying of 30 to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting of heavier items up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, call-back, uncommon tours, and holidays.
• May occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to drive a motor vehicle; an appropriate valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three or more Aircraft Survival and Flight Equipment Repair workers and ensure assigned work meets trades and labor standards.
• Perform trades and labor tasks of the same kind and level as the team, including the full range of work appropriate to the team’s occupations and grade.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, disassemble, repair, install, modify, store, issue, fit, and adjust aircrew flight and chemical/biological defense equipment.
• Disassemble, assemble, inspect, fabricate, modify, alter, clean, repair, and pack aerospace components, including protective clothing, flotation equipment, emergency evacuation systems, and parachutes.
• Complete documentation and quality assurance/control inspection tasks and update inspection information in automated data management systems.
• Assist with aircrew flight equipment continuation and chemical/biological defense equipment training classes.
• Instruct aircrews on equipment use, operation, and capabilities; teach evasion, emergency egress, combat survival, environmental hazard, and other survival techniques.
• Follow established safety practices, maintain a safe and clean work area, and use required safety equipment and clothing.
• Plan and organize work assignments and determine resources needed to accomplish the mission.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed