CBA - Aircrew Flight Equipment Tech I

Job Details:

Inspects, maintains, packs and adjusts aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, anti-G garments, aircrew eye and respiratory protective equipment, chemical biological protective oxygen masks and overalls, and other types of AFE and aircrew chemical defense systems. Repairs fabric and rubber components, including protective clothing, thermal radiation barriers, flotation equipment, and various parachutes. Evaluates problems and determines feasibility of repair or replacement related to inspecting and repairing fabric, Rubber equipment, and parachutes. Evaluates work orders for fabrication of authorized items.

Installs and removes aircraft-installed AFE. Uses various types of test equipment such as altimeters, oxygen testers, leakage testers, radio testers, and other types of testers to conduct reliability testing on AFE and ACDE. Maintains inspection and accountability documentation on AFE issued to air crewsor preposition on aircraft. May be proficient in AFE inspection and maintenance procedures; parachute construction; affects on temperature and humidity on parachutes and other fabrics; characteristics of rubberized items; solvent, heat and pressure affects on rubber; proper handling, use and disposal of hazardous waste, materials, and pyrotechnics; aircrew flight and chemical defense equipment inspections, fitting, and maintenance procedures; supply procedures; principles of contamination control.

Must also be proficient in related technical information, policies, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Will be required to become proficient in basic helicopter ground handling procedures such as towing, jacking and refuel/defuel and be able to perform these tasks on an as needed basis.

Major Job Activities:

• Aircrew Flight Equipment inspections - 70%
• Training Aircrews - 5%
• Research/Supply/Parts - 5%
• Ground Support Equipment operations/maintenance - 5%
• TDY travel - 15%

Material & Equipment Directly Used:

DPAS and Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), operate company vehicles and power equipment.

Working Environment:

Candidates may work in and around aircraft with loud noises. 

Physical Activities:

• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• CLIMBING - Ascending or descending using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized (onto or off of helicopter)
• HANDLING - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand (required for numerous tasks.)
• EXPOSURE TO WEATHER - Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather (while conducting exterior ramp operations)
• NOISE - Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds or a pitch or level sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss (while conducting exterior ramp operations) 

Qualifications:

Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if a degree is required.

• AFE Maintenance. Ensure that all aircrew flight equipment employees, prior to starting work, must be a graduate of the Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFSC 1P0X1), the prior Aircrew Life Support (AFSC 1T1X1) and/or Survival Equipment (AFSC 2A7X4) technical training courses (or equivalent), sister-service equivalent courses, or FAA certified equivalent background. Certified AFE personnel must have at least 1-year experience within the last 5 years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.

Experience:

USAF or military service equivalent in Aircrew Flight Equipment

Skills & Technology Used:

• DPAS
• Microsoft products
• Computer skills

• Benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• 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.