What are the responsibilities and job description for the aircraft survival position at Air Education and Training Command?
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to support all flying organizations and transient aircrews with aircrew flight equipment needed to fly safely.
Responsibilities:
- Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, maintains, disassembles, repairs, installs, modifies, stores, issues, fits, and adjusts aircrew flight equipment and chemical/biological defense equipment
- Disassembles, assembles, inspects, fabricates, modifies, alters, dams, repairs, and packs aerospace components such as protective clothing and covers, upholstery, thermal radiation barriers, flotation equipment, emergency evacuation systems, and parachutes
- Performs documentation and Quality Control inspections (QCI) tasks
- Assists with aircrew flight equipment continuation and chemical/biological defense equipment training classes
Requirements:
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4800 General Equipment Maintenance Group.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of aircrew flight equipment and chemical/biological defense equipment inspections and maintenance procedures using, fitting, and caring for aircrew flight equipment and chemical/biological defense equipment; and related supply procedures; and aircrew flight equipment continuation and chemical/biological defense training classes
- Knowledge of pyrotechnic and explosive devices and aircraft egress systems
- Knowledge of parachute construction; temperature and humidity effects on parachutes and other fabrics; characteristics of rubberized items as well as the effects of solvent, heat, and pressure on rubber, and a variety of common fabrics, webbings, tapes, etc., to include their finishes, performance, and handling
- Knowledge of shop mathematics, e.g. fractions, equations, and plane measurements and tool and tool control procedures
- Knowledge of safety requirements, practices, and procedures including the proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste, materials, and pyrotechnics as outlined in applicable standards, manuals, and directives
Working Conditions:
The majority of the work will be performed in a temperature controlled environment; however some tasks will require work on the flight line in hot, cold, and inclement weather.
Physical Effort:
Requires prolonged standing, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, lifting, and working in cramped, stained and uncomfortable positions performing inspections and maintenance on AFE equipment.
