Life Support Equipment (LSE) Technician II

Top Aces Corporation•Eglin AFB, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Support Equipment (LSE) Technician II (Technician) is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and issue of aircrew life support and survival equipment specific to F-16 fighter aircraft operations. This role ensures all life support systems and equipment used by aircrew are serviceable, properly configured, and compliant with technical data, safety standards, and mission requirements. Additionally, the Technician works with limited supervision and may provide task-based guidance to client and lower-level Company personnel. The information below is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position.

Requirements

Ability to read and apply Technical Orders, AFIs, AFMANs, OEM manuals, wiring/oxygen diagrams, and configuration guidance.
Sewing machine proficiency and experience with fabric/leather repair and modification.
Ability to obtain and maintain qualification/certification per contract or regulatory requirements.
Proficient in the English language with effective communication and mentoring skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of survival, rescue, and emergency egress interface systems.
Must be able to work independently or part of a team.
Must demonstrate safe and healthy workplace practices.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Must be able to travel within the US and internationally.
Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an NDI Technician II in daily work performance.
Must be able to work in hazardous locations and various weather environments and conditions.
Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and not be barred from any installation.

Nice To Haves

Prior USAF Aircrew Flight Equipment / Life Support experience (e.g., AFSC 1P0X1) preferred.
FAA certified rigger a plus

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, testing, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of F-16 life support and AFE equipment including, but not limited to: Helmets, visors, masks, and communication components; Anti-G suits and vests; Harnesses, torso restraint systems, and survival vests; Parachutes, drogue chute components, and seat kit assemblies (as applicable to unit configuration); Oxygen systems, regulators, hoses, fittings, and CRU-60/103/122 components; Life rafts, flotation devices, and survival kit contents; Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) and emergency signaling devices.
Conduct operational checks, leak tests, fit checks, continuity checks, and proper configuration of equipment for mission profiles.
Prepare and stage equipment for flight operations, ensuring accurate issue and accountability to aircrew.
Interpret and apply Technical Orders (TOs), OEM manuals, regulatory guidance, and engineering directives for AFE and F-16 specific life-support systems.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, configurations, repairs, shelf-life tracking, and component histories in accordance with client, Company, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD prevention, PPE, hazardous materials handling, OSHA, and Aircrew Flight Equipment safety procedures.
Maintain strict accountability, tracking, storage, and issue control for AFE components and survival equipment.
Maintain life support shop equipment, calibration items, test equipment, and supplies required to support operations.
Assist with fabrication, sewing, assembling, and modification of life support equipment and survival kit components.
Support aircrew fittings, training on proper equipment use and care, and mission-specific life-support briefings.
Provide OJT-level guidance and mentorship to client Life Support Technician and Company lower-level technicians.
Support quality assurance reviews, audits, and compliance inspections as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.