CBA ALSS Specialist - AIMD Program - Kingsville, TX

V2X Inc•Kingsville, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Vertex Aerospace is redefining the mid-level aerospace market with our agility, rapid deployment capability, and customized quality. Our international presence and a vast range of services distinguish us from competitors. We offer our customers a variety of global aerospace support, including Systems Integration, Fabrication, Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply, Engineering, Maintenance, Modification, Repair, and Overhaul, Training Support, and all levels of Maintenance. For over forty years, we have delivered high-quality aftermarket aerospace services that are affordable and customer-focused. This position involves inspecting, repairing, repacking, replacing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS), aviator's personal equipment, oxygen components, and support equipment and related systems and accessories in accordance with various manuals and instructions.

Requirements

Completion of U.S. Navy PR school or equivalent Air Force or Army PR school.
Must have two (2) years of experience in aviators' personal survival equipment and safety/survival equipment maintenance.
Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.
Must have a valid state DL upon hire.
Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a thorough working knowledge of applicable aircrew survival equipment, oxygen components, and related support equipment inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, applicable explosive devices, and maintenance procedures.
Possess a working knowledge of Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2, NAVAIR 13-1-6 series manuals, and other applicable maintenance/technical manuals.
Must be customer-oriented.
Must be able to pass an ordinance physical and become explosives handling certified within thirty (30) days of the date of hire or assignment to the position.
Must have a valid state operator's license and be able to pass the government licensing requirements for support equipment and forklifts.
Obtain and maintain all applicable GSE Licenses.
Must be able to obtain a government Common Access Card (CAC) within six (6) months and maintain the required Security Clearance.
Familiarization with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series, and other applicable Navy instructions, maintenance instruction manuals, IPB's, manufacturer's manuals, and company instructions as required for the performance of job functions.
Must become familiar with Company and Government Environmental, Health and Safety, Quality Control and Property Control policies and procedures and local operating procedures within sixty (60) days of the date of hire or assignment to the position.
Must be able to read, speak, write legibly, and understand the English language.
Knowledge of materials used and safety precautions as applicable to usage.
Must have graduated from or completed within 30 days of hire, a Navy-approved corrosion training course.
Must have the ability to accurately carry out written and verbal orders, instructions.
Must be able to work weekends, other shifts, and overtime as required.
The essential physical requirements of the position will be reviewed with the applicant during the interview.
Some travel will be required.
Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instruction.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
All employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, repack, replace, troubleshoot and manufacture Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS), aviator's personal equipment, oxygen components, and support equipment and related systems and accessories in accordance with Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIM's), Technical Directives (TD's), Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRC's), Navy instructions, manufacturer's manuals, company instructions and other approved data.
Train aircrew in the proper use of safety, water, and survival equipment.
Transport, install, and remove Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propulsion Actuated Devices.
Pack, unpack, preserve and maintain parachutes and seat survival kits.
Issues and receives aircrew survival equipment.
Adjust, maintain, and perform minor repairs on sewing machines.
Install and test emergency radios.
May be required to perform collateral duty inspection or CD QAR functions.
Briefs and debriefs flight personnel on the use and condition of survival equipment.
Assist as directed to ensure safety, security and preservation of Government/Company Owned equipment.
Perform duties of Aviator's Breathing Oxygen (ABO) Analyst when authorized and designated.
Accurately complete and sign individual employee daily timesheets.
Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention and Tool Control rules and regulations including participation in FOD walk down when directed.
Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.
Comply with established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignment.
Maintain appropriate records of all work accomplished.
Use common hand tools and publications to inspect, repair, service, troubleshoot, maintain and overhaul components and equipment such as sewing machines.
Document work accomplished on Maintenance Action Forms (MAF), METER Card and/or NALCOMIS.
Use provided test equipment and other support equipment to perform assigned tasks.
Read, interpret, and apply instructions from blueprints, drawings, schematics, and other approved data.
Ensure corrosion control cleaning, prevention, and treatment actions are performed as required.
Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials, and equipment as required.
Assist when directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of government-owned and company-owned equipment and property.
May be required to perform duties of HAZMAT/HazWaste Custodian or Assistant Custodian when authorized and designated.
Perform simple computer input and extraction functions.
Share technical knowledge with other company employees.
May be required to assist other employees in the performance of their duties.
Perform other duties when directed.
May be required to pass a respirator physical.
Initiate reports required under the Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting Program (NAMDRP).
When directed, assist management in investigating reports of defective material, workmanship, or work sites incidents.
Comply with established Hazardous Material/Waste Programs and Local, State, and Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Coordinate with supervision and Quality Control to resolve questions concerning serviceability and/or repair procedures.
Ensure Quality Control inspections are complied with.
Required to handle hazardous materials in the performance of assigned duties.
Attend meetings/training when directed.
Assist in the search for lost tools/items when directed.
May be required to operate a forklift.
May be required to become a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) when designated and authorized.
Maybe temporarily assigned to work at NAS Corpus Christi.
Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards.