Aviation Ordnance / Egress Technician
About The Position
Tactical Air Support is seeking an Aviation Ordnance/Egress Technician to join its Maintenance team in Reno, Nevada. The position supports the company’s fighter aircraft fleet and works alongside experienced ordnance, egress, ALSS, tactical aircraft and avionics maintenance personnel, and logisticians to ensure safe and seamless ground maintenance operations. Reporting to the Production Manager, the technician performs organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance, including inspections, operational testing, repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting of 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED with relevant and applicable work experience.
- Qualified Aviation Ordnance Technician with A school, Air Force school graduate status, or equivalent.
- Valid state driver license.
- Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
- Must complete required pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications.
- Must undergo required pre-employment, random, or for-cause drug and alcohol testing.
Nice To Haves
- Current aircraft maintenance occupational experience, preferably in the military or with a government aviation contractor, such as on the T-38 or F-5.
- 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, centerline pylon, and drop tank maintenance, and other weapons-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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
