Job Posting Title Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician I

Amentum • Norfolk, VA

7d • $37 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

This occupation includes jobs involved in disassembling, repairing, testing, troubleshooting, examining, fitting, modifying, maintaining, installing, and determining serviceability of aircraft survival and flight equipment such as helmets, torso harness assemblies, preservers, parachutes, life rafts, chemical and biological protective devices, survival kits, oxygen masks, and anti-G-suits. The work includes operational and circuit checks of emergency signaling and communication devices such as survival radios and beacons. The work requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance procedures, pyrotechnic and explosive devices, and aircraft egress systems. In addition, the work requires familiarity with aircraft assigned to the unit, detailed knowledge of the operation and characteristics of aircraft survival and flight equipment, and the ability to demonstrate and explain proper usage and operation of the equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of actual and recent O or I level E-2C/D Aircraft Maintenance experience is required or equivalent rotary aircraft experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance procedures, pyrotechnic and explosive devices, and aircraft egress systems.
• Detailed knowledge of the operation and characteristics of aircraft survival flight equipment and the ability to demonstrate and explain proper usage and operation of the equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications.
• Organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) or Rapid Gate Pass.
• Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
• PR “A” school or equivalent
• Able to pass an ordnance physical and become qualified

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with U.S. Naval repair maintenance operations on military aircraft highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling, repairing, testing, troubleshooting, examining, fitting, modifying, maintaining, installing, and determining serviceability of aircraft survival and flight equipment.
• Performing operational and circuit checks of emergency signaling and communication devices such as survival radios and beacons.
• Demonstrating and explaining proper usage and operation of the equipment.
• Enforcing a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Consistently providing services that meet customer expectations.
• Carrying out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Reading and understanding Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Reading, understanding and implementing the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• 401k
• 11 Paid holidays annually
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED