What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician I position at System Studies & Simulation, Inc.?
S3, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.
S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.
S3, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S3, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!
Global Logistics Support Services, (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, is seeking an Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician I to support operations at NAS Norfolk, VA.
Description:
The Aircraft Flight Survival Equipment Tech I is responsible for disassembling, repairing, testing, troubleshooting, examining, fitting, modifying, maintaining, installing, and determining the serviceability of aircraft survival 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.
Responsibilities:
- The work includes operational and circuit checks of emergency signaling and communication devices such as survival radios and beacons.
- The work requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance procedures, pyrotechnic and explosive devices, and aircraft egress systems.
- Work requires familiarity with the aircraft assigned to the unit and detailed knowledge of the operation and characteristics of aircraft survival and flight equipment.
- Ability to demonstrate and explain proper usage and operation of the equipment.
Qualifications:
- Military Service School Certificate of Training in Aircrew Flight Survival Equipment Maintenance and Repair.
- CH-53 and/or MH-60S Maintenance Experience highly desirable.
- Requires an active Secret Security Clearance.
Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
