The ALSS Technician troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and performs organizational level calendar inspections on aviator’s personal survival equipment and aircraft installed safety / survival equipment in accordance with applicable manuals, publications and instructions.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepare survey documentation for lost equipment and QDR documentation for applicable equipment.
- Issue and receives aircrew survival equipment.
- Initiate and update check out / return records.
- Assemble, place in service, and perform calendar inspections on oxygen mask, helmets, torso harness,
- G-suits, and other related safety / survival equipment.
- Rig, fit, modify, and repair aviator’s personal survival equipment.
- Adjust, maintain, and perform minor repairs using sewing machine.
- Repair personal survival equipment as needed.
- Turn in supply request for survival equipment and supplies.
- Identify and treat corrosion.
- Complete applicable maintenance forms.
- Brief and debrief flight personnel on proper use, wearing, and preflight of survival equipment.
- Comply with FOD, Hazardous waste, Egress Familiarization, and tool control programs.
- Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
- Assist as directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of government/company owned equipment.
- Furnish own hand tools.
- Prepare equipment inspection requirement list as needed.
- Coordinate with customer, Cognizant Field Activity (CFA) and Management in regard to repair and or modification of ALSS equipment.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance as required.
- Perform collateral duty inspection assignments as required.
- Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Satisfactory completion of U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipment man "A" school or other military, civilian or manufacturer schools with an equivalent curriculum or five (5) years of on-the-job training and/or experience required.
- Five (5) or more years’ experience in aviator’s personal survival equipment and aircraft installed safety/survival equipment maintenance.
- Able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of NAMP CNAF 4790.2, NAVAIR 11-110-1, 13-1-6 series manuals and other applicable maintenance / technical manuals.
- Thorough knowledge of aircrew survival equipment and applicable explosive devices.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
- Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, stretching and working in uncomfortable positions.
- Required lifting up to 50 lbs. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail.
- Will be required to wear protective clothing and other safety equipment.
- Will be required to work with hazardous materials.
- The diversity of working conditions may range from a standard shop type environment, where there is no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, wind rain etc.
About Amentum
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
Compensation Details:
$42.51
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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