F/A-18 Electrical Maintenance Technician – Egress Systems / Secret Clearance

Moseley Technical ServicesNew Orleans, LA
Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an F/A-18 Electrical Maintenance Technician in New Orleans, LA, to support fighter aircraft electrical maintenance, egress systems, survival equipment, and aircraft modification activities in a defense aviation environment. This contract role requires experience with F/A-18 ejection seats, aircraft electrical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, flightline inspections, and depot-level maintenance, along with an active Secret Clearance and international travel capability.

Requirements

  • Active Department of Defense Secret Clearance
  • Minimum 5 years of aviation maintenance experience in egress, survival equipment, and/ or related aircraft systems
  • Experience installing/removing F-18 ejection seats
  • Experience reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance procedures
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform maintenance tasks in confined spaces or elevated positions
  • Valid passport and ability to travel internationally

Nice To Haves

  • Fighter Structural Modification Experience
  • Ability to safely handle explosive devices and hazardous components
  • Fighter Electrical modification experience

Responsibilities

  • Technician maintains the following: Aircraft seats and canopy ejection systems, Gaseous O2, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cockpit heat, pressurization, and ventilation
  • Remove and install Oxygen system valves, gauges, converters, and regulators.
  • Remove, install, inspect, and rig ejection seats, Cartridge Actuation Devices (CADS), shoulder harnesses, and lap belts.
  • Perform daily, pre- and post-flight, and periodic aircraft inspections.
  • Assembles, disassembles, and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
  • Oversees assembly, disassembly, or overhaul.
  • Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
  • Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
  • Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
  • Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications, and inspection results).
  • Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight-worthiness requirements.
  • Oversees training.
  • Works under general direction.

Benefits

  • medical and supplemental insurance
  • 401K
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