Job Information
Vertex Aerospace CBA - TPS - Life Support / Parachute Rigger - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) - Patuxent River, MD in Patuxent River, Maryland
Description
Performs organizational level aviation life support system maintenance on aircraft assigned.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform organization level ALSS maintenance on aircraft assigned under contract to DynCorp, Patuxent River, MD.
Utilize all maintenance manuals, maintenance requirement cards, and work from related schematics, diagrams, drawings, technical directives, maintenance/servicing instructions and operational written procedures.
Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, removes, and replaces associated parts and components on a variety of systems, such as aircraft mounted and aircrew ALSS (survival equipment), cabin environmental systems, equipment cooling, and liquid and gaseous oxygen systems.
Performs inspections, maintain and repair survival equipment, flight gear and protective clothing, uses, adjusts, maintains and repairs sewing machines.
Perform related duties in hazardous areas such as oxygen system, engine fire extinguishing systems including the removal and replacement of cartridge-actuated devices.
Ensure all maintenance actions are performed in accordance with government safety standards.
Possess thorough knowledge of flight line operations and procedures.
Maintain ALSS (survival equipment) rotatable pool of personal survival equipment, aircrew equipment files and aircraft ALSS history records in the required logs and records.
May work with other groups of personnel to resolve problems pertaining to ALSS systems.
Immediate direction of other technicians on assigned tasks with ability to monitor all duties of the applicable classification.
Will instruct and assist lower-level employees in proper work methods and performance of their job duties.
Perform related duties as assigned including Collateral Duty Inspector, and all duties of lower rated technical personnel within their classification.
Assist other shop/skills as required.
Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
Other or Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of equipment related aviation life support.
Knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics is mandatory.
Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work requirements.
Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Possess a valid US State driver's license.
Ability to read and interpret data is required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to obtain a government flight line driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
Experience & Education:
High School degree or equivalent required.
Completion of Aircrew Survival Equipment Technician (PR) “A” school or Air Force/Army equivalent is required.
Four (4) years actual and recent O-Level experience on any fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft.
Must be able to obtain appropriate ordnance certification per OPNAVINST 8023.24/MCO 8023.3.
Must obtain appropriate support equipment and/or material handling licensing upon initial unit assignment.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.
Travel:
- May vary by location.
What We Bring:
At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on the current rate agreed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this site.
Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Employee benefits include the following:
Healthcare coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Retirement plan
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
