Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Tech I
About The Position
This position is awaiting contract award. We are seeking an entry-to-mid-level Aircraft Survival Equipment Technician I to support organizational-level (O-Level) Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) maintenance for the F/A- variants assigned to NAS JRB Fort Worth. Operating under the close supervision of senior technicians and shop leads, you will assist in inspecting, maintaining, fitting, and repairing survival equipment, flight gear, and environmental systems. This position offers an excellent track to grow your tactical aviation career while playing a direct role in pilot safety and mission readiness.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of military or commercial aviation survival equipment (PR / ALSS) experience, ideally working with military tactical jets or similar aviation settings.
- Basic understanding of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP / COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series) and oxygen system safety protocols.
- Basic familiarity with sewing machines, pressure test sets, multi-meters, and standard hand tools.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access base facilities and flight line networks.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of military aircrew survival equipment training (e.g., USN/USMC PR "A" school or equivalent) is highly required.
- Must be US Citizen to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience handling or inspecting oxygen equipment specific to the F/A-18 Hornet platform.
- Basic understanding of parachute packing loops and safety-of-flight inspection checkpoints.
Responsibilities
- Assist with routine scheduled and unscheduled inspections, cleaning, and basic servicing of aircrew flight gear, including helmets, G-suits, oxygen masks, torso harnesses, and survival vests.
- Support senior technicians in inspecting and packing aircrew survival equipment such as life rafts, parachutes, and survival kits.
- Assist in checking oxygen systems, regulators, and liquid oxygen (LOX) converters following precise maintenance manuals.
- Utilize specialized test equipment to verify the integrity and airtight seals of oxygen equipment and flight gear garments.
- Log daily maintenance actions, inspections, and equipment serialization accurately within military electronic tracking software (NALCOMIS / OOMA).
- Help verify that life-limited survival items (pyrotechnics, batteries, shelf-life items) are tracked and swapped out before expiration dates.
- Adhere strictly to the squadron's Tool Control Program (TCP) by participating in mandatory toolbox inventories at the start and end of every shift.
- Enforce Foreign Object Damage (FOD) mitigation rules and safely handle hazardous materials or low-grade pyrotechnics associated with survival gear.
- Provide custom fitting support for pilots and aircrew under the oversight of a certified Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI).
- Participate in general flight line duties, including pilot gear walk-outs, line servicing, and launch/recovery support cycles.
- Maintain an immaculate, orderly work environment within the paraloft, ALSS shop, and gear storage areas.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Program
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
