Aviation Ordnance / Egress Technician

Tactical Air Support • Reno, NV

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Tactical Air Support is seeking an Aviation Ordnance/Egress Technician to join its Maintenance team and support its fleet of fighter aircraft. The maintenance team includes ordnance, egress, and ALSS technicians; tactical aircraft and avionics mechanics; and logisticians focused on safe, seamless ground maintenance operations.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the technician performs organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance, including inspections, operational tests, repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft, components, and equipment. The role applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and provides technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to teammates as needed. Cross-training and other duties may be assigned at leadership discretion.

The position is based in Reno, Nevada, with a starting salary range of $30.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience. Work takes place in an airport hangar/flightline environment, with occasional travel to work sites throughout the United States. Work authorization, drug and alcohol testing, and pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with relevant and applicable work experience.
• Qualified Aviation Ordnance Technician with 'A' school, Air Force School graduate, or equivalent.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Must meet pre-employment and ongoing physical certification requirements.
• Must undergo required pre-employment, random, or for-cause drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Current work experience in an aircraft maintenance occupational field, preferably in the military or with a government aviation contractor, such as T-38 or F-5 maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience with ordnance and weapons systems, including egress systems, ejection seat maintenance, ECS packs, cabin pressure, and oxygen systems.
• Experience removing, installing, arming, and disarming Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propulsion-Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD).
• Experience with launcher rail, center line pylon, drop tank maintenance, and other weapon-system troubleshooting.
• Egress CDI (Collateral Duty Inspector) qualification.
• Aviation Ordnance CDI qualification.
• QASO qualification.
• CDQAR qualification.
• Weapons handling and loading experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance on assigned aircraft, components, and equipment.
• Conduct inspections and operational tests, and perform repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to teammates as needed.
• Participate in cross-training and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

What This Job Offers

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