Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 1

System Studies and Simulation, Inc. • Norfolk, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Flight Survival Equipment Tech I is responsible for disassembling, repairing, testing, troubleshooting, examining, fitting, modifying, maintaining, installing, and determining the 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. Work requires familiarity with the aircraft assigned to the unit and detailed knowledge of the operation and characteristics of aircraft survival and flight equipment. Ability to demonstrate and explain proper usage and operation of the equipment.

Requirements

• Military Service School Certificate of Training in Aircrew Flight Survival Equipment Maintenance and Repair.
• Requires an active Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• CH-53 and/or MH-60S Maintenance Experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling, repairing, testing, troubleshooting, examining, fitting, modifying, maintaining, installing, and determining the 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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