Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician I

Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician I

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Posting No 111891, scrollto the bottom of the page andclick "Apply for this position."

Start Date 07 / 22 / 2024

Contract CFT Norfolk

Salary Range $32.07 / hour

Posting Date 06 / 20 / 2024

Union No

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Work Possible FT / PT Full Time

Relocation No

Travel PossibleM1 is looking for a(n) Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician IPrimary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following : * This occupation includes jobs involved in disassembling, repairing, testing, troubleshooting,examining, fitting, modifying, maintaining, installing, and determining serviceability of aircraftsurvival and flight equipment such as helmets, torso harness assemblies, preservers,parachutes, life rafts, chemical and biological protective devices, survival kits, oxygen masks,and anti-G-suits.

• The work includes operational and circuit checks of emergency signaling and communicationdevices such as survival radios and beacons.
• The work requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenanceprocedures, pyrotechnic and explosive devices, and aircraft egress systems.
• In addition, the work requires familiarity with aircraft assigned to the unit, detailed knowledgeof the operation and characteristics of aircraft survival and flight equipment, and the ability todemonstrate and explain proper usage and operation of the equipment.

Qualifications and Experience : * Requires familiarity with aircraft assigned to the unit, detailed knowledge of the operation andcharacteristics of aircraft survival and flight equipment, and the ability to demonstrate andexplain Proper usage and operation of the equipment.

• requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance procedures, pyrotechnicand explosive devices, and aircraft egress systems.
• High School diploma or GED is mandatory.* Thorough understanding of DOD aircraft maintenance processes preferred.* Must have a working knowledge of computers (input / extract data).
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.* Must obtain / maintain security clearance, DOD CAC privileges, and Special Access Badge requirements.
• Must be able to work days, nights, and weekends as required.* Current valid U.S. Driver's License.* Ability to travel* Must be willing and able to deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous andprofessional manner.
• Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.* Graduate of Navy PR or Air Force or Army MOS Course or equivalent.

An aviators Breathing Oxygen(ABO) operator / analyst shall be a graduate of an approved ABO school* Minimum 3 years of related experience in aviation life support equipment maintenance.

• Must be able to pass an ordinance physical and become explosives handling certified within thirty (30)days of date of hire or assignment to position.
• Familiarization with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series, and other applicable Navy instructions,maintenance instruction manuals, IPB's, manufacturer's manuals and company instructions as requiredfor the performance of job functions.
• Environment ranges from office to hangar and flight line and requires extensive climbing,standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.

M1 Support Services, a woman-owned, disabled veteran, business headquartered in Denton, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, andmaintenance services to the Department of Defense and government agencies.

M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D,Short-and Long-term Disability.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free EmployeeAssistance Program.Working Conditions :