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We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.
This position is onsite in Fort Worth.
Aircrew Flight Equipment / Aircrew Life Support Equipment Technician
An aircrew flight equipment / aircrew life support equipment technician supports flight operations by maintaining, inspecting, and repairing essential safety equipment such as oxygen systems, helmets, parachutes, and survival gear, ensuring aircrew readiness and safety during missions. Their work is critical to the operational effectiveness and survival of aircrew members in both routine and emergency situations. An ALSE technician serves a vital member of the Flight Operations Center. The Flight Operations Center (FOC) is the central hub for managing and coordinating all aspects of flight operations. It coordinates resources such as crew scheduling, aircraft maintenance, and ground services to minimize delays and ensure smooth operations. The FOC analyzes operational data to help improve efficiency and safety protocols over time. Overall, the Flight Operations Center is essential for maintaining the reliability and effectiveness of aviation operations.
What you’ll be doing as an Aircrew Flight Equipment /Aircrew Life Support Equipment Technician
Manages, performs, and schedules inspections, maintenance, and adjustments of assigned aircrew flight equipment / aircrew life support equipment (AFE/ALSE), and associated supplies, and inventories assets.
Inspects, maintains, packs and adjusts aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, night vision and other ocular systems, and other types of AFE/ALSE systems to ensure serviceability based on required specifications and technical publications.
Disassembles, assembles, inspects, fabricates, cleans, repairs, and packs aerospace system components such as protective/flight clothing, flotation equipment, and emergency evacuation systems.
Schedules, supervises, and conducts aircrew continuation training on associated flight and survival equipment and systems.
Maintains database, ALSMS/TERMS, and other computer-generated products to maintain inspection, accountability, inventory, and documentation on AFE/ALSE issued to aircrews or prepositioned on aircraft.
Ensures proper OSHA, safety standards, SOP, TMs, technical guidelines, and user manual procedures are followed.
Conducts quality assurance and self-inspections to ensure compliance with policies and directives.
