Standard Job DescriptionPerforms periodic and scheduled tests, inspections, and maintenance on aircrew flight equipment including, but not limited to, parachutes, survival kits, helmets, oxygen masks, and pressure suits.
Ensures proper size and fitment of aircrew ensemble.
Works directly with aircrew to troubleshoot and resolve problems with flight equipment.
Certifies aircrew flight equipment as safe for flight.
Properly records all inspection and maintenance actions.
Utilizes basic hand tools, technical data, blueprints, and vendor instructions to perform tasks.
Occasionally works irregular shifts to support flying operations
Basic QualificationsGraduate of applicable military technical school.
Experience in Aircrew Flight Equipment
Experience in Flightline Operations
Use of Air Force Technical Orders or Equivalent such as Manuals.
Desired SkillsU-2 Pilot Equipment
Explosives Handling
Egress System experience/qualifications (e.g. ejection seats)
Liquid and/or Gaseous Oxygen Handling
FAA Senior/Master Parachute Rigger's Certificate
Pay Information Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
