Explosive Handler TEMP

AEVEX • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Explosive Handler supports explosive and energetic material operations in a DoD compliant aerospace environment. This role is responsible for the safe receipt, storage, transport, assembly, and processing of energetic materials, munitions, and explosive components used in production of munitions for fielded loitering munitions DoD systems. The Explosive Handler ensures all actions adhere to DoD explosives safety standards (e.g., DoDM 4145.26, DESR 6055.09, AFMAN 91-201) and supports operational explosive requirements across engineering, logistics, and production teams.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of explosive safe handling, compatibility groups, and hazard classifications.
• Ability to read and follow technical data packages, and engineering work instructions.
• Must meet physical requirements for lifting, PPE, and working within explosive safety environments.
• Knowledge of energetic system integration processes.
• High school diploma or GED; technical school or military training preferred.
• Certification in explosive handling (NAVSEA, USAF, or Army equivalent).
• Forklift certification and hazmat training.
• 10+ years of experience handling explosives, munitions, or energetic materials OR military MOS such as 89B, 2311, AO/GM, 2W0.
• Prior experience supporting DoD ammunitions storage points (ASPs) Munition Storage Area (MSA).
• Prior experience supporting aerospace or unmanned systems.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• technical school or military training preferred
• Certification in explosive handling (NAVSEA, USAF, or Army equivalent)
• Forklift certification and hazmat training

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe handling, movement, preparation, and accountability of explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, and associated energetic devices.
• Able to obtain HazMat CDL certification in support of explosive transport operations.
• Perform receiving, unpacking, inventory verification, and segregation of energetic materials in accordance with DoD and company standards.
• Assemble and integrate secondary explosive components into aerospace subsystems under detailed technical procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Assist EOD personnel in conducting assembly of explosive components in support of program requirements.
• Follow all requirements in DESR 6055.09, DoDM 4145.26, and service-specific explosives safety instructions.
• Maintain strict adherence to QD criteria, hazard classifications, compatibility groups, and approved site plans.
• Support explosive safety inspections, and audits.
• Maintain logs, hazard sheets, lot traceability, inventory tracking, and documentation for all explosive movements and operations.
• Maintain magazines, designated storage locations, and explosive operating facilities in audit-ready condition.
• Operate logistic equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and approved explosive transport vehicles.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly explosive facility inspections.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Benefits

• 401(k)-retirement plan
• comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
• professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

What This Job Offers

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