CBA ALSS Specialist - AIMD Program - Kingsville, TX

Vertex Aerospace is redefining the mid-level aerospace market with our agility, rapid deployment capability, and customized quality. Our international presence and a vast range of services distinguish us from competitors. We offer our customers a variety of global aerospace support, including Systems Integration, Fabrication, Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply, Engineering, Maintenance, Modification, Repair, and Overhaul, Training Support, and all levels of Maintenance. For over forty years, we have delivered high-quality aftermarket aerospace services that are affordable and customer-focused.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Inspect, repair, repack, replace, troubleshoot and manufacture Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS), aviator's personal equipment, oxygen components, and support equipment and related systems and accessories in accordance with Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIM's), Technical Directives (TD's), Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRC's), Navy instructions, manufacturer's manuals, company instructions and other approved data.

• Train aircrew in the proper use of safety, water, and survival equipment.
• Transport, install, and remove Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propulsion Actuated Devices.
• Pack, unpack, preserve and maintain parachutes and seat survival kits.
• Issues and receives aircrew survival equipment.
• Adjust, maintain, and perform minor repairs on sewing machines.
• Install and test emergency radios.
• May be required to perform collateral duty inspection or CD QAR functions.
• Briefs and debriefs flight personnel on the use and condition of survival equipment.
• Assist as directed to ensure safety, security and preservation of Government / Company Owned equipment.
• Perform duties of Aviator's Breathing Oxygen (ABO) Analyst when authorized and designated.
• Accurately complete and sign individual employee daily timesheets.
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention and Tool Control rules and regulations including participation in FOD walk down when directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.
• Comply with established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignment.
• Maintain appropriate records of all work accomplished.
• Use common hand tools and publications to inspect, repair, service, troubleshoot, maintain and overhaul components and equipment such as sewing machines.
• Document work accomplished on Maintenance Action Forms (MAF), METER Card and / or NALCOMIS.
• Use provided test equipment and other support equipment to perform assigned tasks.
• Read, interpret, and apply instructions from blueprints, drawings, schematics, and other approved data.
• Ensure corrosion control cleaning, prevention, and treatment actions are performed as required.
• Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials, and equipment as required.
• Assist when directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of government-owned and company-owned equipment and property.
• May be required to perform duties of HAZMAT / HazWaste Custodian or Assistant Custodian when authorized and designated.
• Perform simple computer input and extraction functions.
• Share technical knowledge with other company employees.
• May be required to assist other employees in the performance of their duties.
• Perform other duties when directed.
• May be required to pass a respirator physical.
• Initiate reports required under the Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting Program (NAMDRP).
• When directed, assist management in investigating reports of defective material, workmanship, or work sites incidents.
• Comply with established Hazardous Material / Waste Programs and Local, State, and Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Coordinate with supervision and Quality Control to resolve questions concerning serviceability and / or repair procedures.
• Ensure Quality Control inspections are complied with.
• Required to handle hazardous materials in the performance of assigned duties.
• Attend meetings / training when directed
• Assist in the search for lost tools / items when directed.
• May be required to operate a forklift.
• May be required to become a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) when designated and authorized.
• Maybe temporarily assigned to work at NAS Corpus Christi.
• Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards.

POSITION SCOPE AND CHARTER

The following skills and abilities are required :

As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, extensive walking, and working in tiring uncomfortable positions. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed fifty (50) pounds.

The diversity of working conditions may range from a standard climate-controlled environment where there is no physical discomfort, to a non-climate controlled environment, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail.

Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values : Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employee, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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