Parachute and Seat Survival Kit Technician

Martin Baker America•Johnstown, PA

23h

About The Position

Job Purpose: Primary Responsibilities: Execute advanced repairs, modifications, and precision packing/repacking of parachutes and SSKs, restoring full operational capability to exacting DoD and Martin-Baker Aircraft Company specifications. Perform detailed evaluations of parachutes and SSKs, conduct in-depth failure analysis to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Lead comprehensive training programs for new hires and customer personnel, ensuring mastery of best practices in parachute and SSK maintenance. Oversee environmental controls in the parachute packing facility, ensuring optimal heating, lighting, and humidity levels to maintain packing quality and product integrity. Ensure full compliance by maintaining meticulous records, reports, and technical documentation aligned with FAA, DoD, and industry standards, minimizing audit risk and enhancing program accountability. Maintain, calibrate, and certify parachute presses and specialized equipment to meet or exceed operational requirements. Provide senior-level technical guidance and mentorship to internal teams and customer representatives, facilitating rapid resolution of complex issues and driving mission success. Champion adherence to Martin-Baker America work instructions, operational procedures, and safety protocols, while leading initiatives to optimize workflows, enhance quality, and reduce turnaround times. Direct the safe storage, handling, and deployment of pyrotechnic devices integral to ejection seat and SSK systems, minimizing safety risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Enforce rigorous Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) prevention programs to safeguard critical life-support equipment, ensuring flawless performance under emergency conditions. Regulatory / Company Policy: Perform quality inspections in accordance to ISO, Government, and Martin-Baker Specification. Perform all job functions assigned by the Paraloft Supervisor or Throughput Operations Manager. Additional Requirements: Secondary Activities/Tasks Understands the companies mission, vision and values and how they are relevant to the role and function. Encourage teamwork, promote integration and accountability, show humility, exercise discipline and work to improve and grow in your skill sets as an individual contributor.

Requirements

At least three years' experience with Martin-Baker Aircraft Company ejection seats is required.
Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma and minimum of five years' experience in the support and maintenance of ejection seats and ejection seat components.
Position requires the ability to clearly communicate oral and written information to subordinates, peers, superiors, and customers.
Position requires an understanding of the maintenance and packing of Martin-Baker Aircraft Company type parachutes.
Position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Must have the ability to accurately understand and interpret product drawings, and specifications of moderate complexity.
Position requires the ability to lead activities in area of professional expertise.
Position requires a demonstrated ability to work independently without direct oversight.
Position requires demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with subordinates, peers, and senior personnel.
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and move frequently throughout the facility.
Will be required to lift material not exceeding 50 lbs.
Must be able to use hand tools and operate packing/test equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience and graduation from U.S. Navy/Marine Corps PR "A" school or U.S. Air Force equivalent recommended.

Responsibilities

Execute advanced repairs, modifications, and precision packing/repacking of parachutes and SSKs, restoring full operational capability to exacting DoD and Martin-Baker Aircraft Company specifications.
Perform detailed evaluations of parachutes and SSKs, conduct in-depth failure analysis to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Lead comprehensive training programs for new hires and customer personnel, ensuring mastery of best practices in parachute and SSK maintenance.
Oversee environmental controls in the parachute packing facility, ensuring optimal heating, lighting, and humidity levels to maintain packing quality and product integrity.
Ensure full compliance by maintaining meticulous records, reports, and technical documentation aligned with FAA, DoD, and industry standards, minimizing audit risk and enhancing program accountability.
Maintain, calibrate, and certify parachute presses and specialized equipment to meet or exceed operational requirements.
Provide senior-level technical guidance and mentorship to internal teams and customer representatives, facilitating rapid resolution of complex issues and driving mission success.
Champion adherence to Martin-Baker America work instructions, operational procedures, and safety protocols, while leading initiatives to optimize workflows, enhance quality, and reduce turnaround times.
Direct the safe storage, handling, and deployment of pyrotechnic devices integral to ejection seat and SSK systems, minimizing safety risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Enforce rigorous Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) prevention programs to safeguard critical life-support equipment, ensuring flawless performance under emergency conditions.
Perform quality inspections in accordance to ISO, Government, and Martin-Baker Specification.
Perform all job functions assigned by the Paraloft Supervisor or Throughput Operations Manager.
Understands the companies mission, vision and values and how they are relevant to the role and function.
Encourage teamwork, promote integration and accountability, show humility, exercise discipline and work to improve and grow in your skill sets as an individual contributor.