Aircraft Mechanic - Egress

RAVN Group, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RAVN Group, Inc in Houston, TX seeks an Egress Technician to inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft egress systems, including MK-10 seats, ensuring compliance with technical data and safety standards. This on-site role supports high-tempo defense aviation maintenance with focus on life-support components.

The ideal candidate has eight years in egress maintenance and at least four years on MK-10 seats, with strong documentation and troubleshooting skills for timely, safe mission readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eight years of experience in aircraft egress-system maintenance.
• Four+ years of experience inspecting, overhauling, and maintaining MK-10 ejection seats.
• Strong knowledge of egress systems, safety requirements, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, maintenance, repair, servicing, and overhaul of egress systems including MK-10 seats.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies and ensure return-to-service with proper documentation.
• Follow procedures for time-controlled, life-limited, serialized components and audits.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, actions, and parts usage.
• Adhere to safety, PPE, explosives, and hazardous-material handling procedures.

Skills

Egress systems

MK-10 seats

Troubleshooting

Maintenance procedures

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance tracking systems

Job description

RAVN Group (\"RAVN\") is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the aviation industry, focusing on cutting-edge technology and advanced aerospace solutions. As part of the RAVN team, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing pilot training on military grade aircrafts and aerospace engineering in the defense sector. RAVN provides combat or high maneuver training for pilots, RDT&E, and maintenance services with its fully owned fleet of aircraft.Job Description:Egress TechnicianRAVN AerospacePosition Name: Egress TechnicianPosition Location: Ellington Field, Houston, Texas (On-Site)Salary/Hourly Rate: SalarySchedule: Full-TimeCompany SummaryRAVN is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the aviation industry, focusing on cutting-edge technology and advanced aerospace solutions. As part of the RAVN team, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing pilot training on military-grade aircraft and aerospace engineering in the defense sector. RAVN provides combat and high-maneuver training for pilots, RDT&E, and maintenance services with its fully owned fleet of aircraft.Department SummaryRAVN Aerospace's Maintenance Department supports the safety, airworthiness, reliability, and operational readiness of the company's aircraft fleet. The department performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, component servicing, and specialized maintenance activities in accordance with company procedures, technical data, quality requirements, and applicable aviation and defense standards.Position SummaryThe Egress Technician performs inspection, maintenance, repair, overhaul, troubleshooting, and compliance activities for aircraft egress systems, including ejection seats, escape mechanisms, and associated life-support components. This position plays a critical role in protecting aviation personnel and maintaining aircraft operational readiness by ensuring egress systems remain serviceable, properly documented, and compliant with applicable technical, safety, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on egress experience, strong MK-10 Ejection Seat expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a high-tempo aviation maintenance environment.Key ResponsibilitiesEgress System Maintenance and InspectionPerform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance, repair, servicing, and overhaul of aircraft egress systems, including ejection seats, escape mechanisms, and associated life-support components.Inspect egress-system assemblies and components for condition, serviceability, damage, wear, corrosion, expiration limits, proper installation, and compliance with applicable technical data.Perform removal, installation, adjustment, functional checks, and component replacement in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and technical publications.Develop and follow maintenance schedules to ensure egress equipment remains in optimal working condition and required inspections and servicing are completed on time.Identify and report discrepancies that could affect aircraft safety, airworthiness, mission readiness, or personnel safety.MK-10 Ejection Seat MaintenancePerform inspections, routine maintenance, servicing, repairs, and overhauls on MK-10 Ejection Seats in accordance with applicable technical data and safety requirements.Troubleshoot MK-10 Ejection Seat discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions within authorized maintenance capabilities.Ensure time-controlled, life-limited, serialized, and safety-critical components are properly tracked, inspected, replaced, and documented.Verify completed MK-10 maintenance meets required configuration, documentation, quality, and return-to-service standards.Troubleshooting, Quality, and ComplianceTroubleshoot and resolve egress-system malfunctions and discrepancies while minimizing aircraft downtime and maintaining required safety standards.Conduct quality checks and support audits to verify maintenance activities comply with company procedures, technical publications, contractual requirements, and applicable safety and regulatory standards.Follow all applicable explosive-device, pyrotechnic, hazardous-material, tool-control, foreign-object-damage, PPE, and maintenance safety procedures.Stay informed of technical-order revisions, service bulletins, regulatory changes, industry advancements, and best practices related to aircraft egress systems.Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing policies, procedures, work instructions, and process improvements related to aircraft egress maintenance.Documentation and RecordsMaintain accurate and complete records of inspections, repairs, servicing, overhauls, modifications, component replacements, discrepancies, and corrective actions.Ensure maintenance documentation accurately reflects aircraft and component status, serial numbers, life limits, inspection intervals, and applicable traceability requirements.Protect proprietary, classified, export-controlled, and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable requirements.Training and Operational SupportProvide technical guidance and training to maintenance and aviation personnel on proper egress-system operation, maintenance practices, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.Coordinate with maintenance leadership, quality personnel, flight operations, supply, and other departments to support aircraft availability and mission requirements.Collaborate with procurement and supply personnel to identify and source required egress-system parts, components, consumables, tooling, and support equipment.Support regulatory agencies, customers, inspectors, and auditors as required during reviews, inspections, and compliance activities.RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent.A minimum of eight years of experience in aircraft egress-system maintenance.A minimum of four years of experience performing inspections, overhauls, and routine maintenance on MK-10 Ejection Seats.Strong knowledge of aircraft egress systems, aviation maintenance practices, safety requirements, and applicable technical documentation.Hands-on experience inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining egress-system components.Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical manuals, maintenance instructions, engineering data, inspection criteria, and safety procedures.Strong organizational, recordkeeping, communication, and problem-solving skills.Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking or comparable aviation maintenance systems.Desired Experience/SkillsFive or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in aircraft egress-system maintenance.Previous military, defense-contractor, or tactical aviation maintenance experience.Experience supporting high-performance or military aircraft egress systems.Experience training or mentoring maintenance personnel on egress-system procedures and safety requirements.Familiarity with quality-assurance programs, maintenance audits, technical-order compliance, and controlled-component tracking.Physical DemandsRegular standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and working in and around aircraft, hangars, maintenance areas, and operational environments.Ability to lift, carry, position, remove, and install aircraft components, tools, and equipment within applicable safety and team-lifting requirements.Ability to work in confined or restricted aircraft areas and perform detailed hands-on maintenance for extended periods.Possible exposure to aircraft noise, outdoor weather, oils, fuels, solvents, fumes, pyrotechnic or explosive-device hazards, and other typical aviation maintenance conditions; required PPE and safety equipment must be used.Periodic overtime, schedule adjustments, travel, or after-hours support may be required based on operational and aircraft-maintenance needs.Other duties as assigned.Work Authorization and Clearance RequirementsU.S. Citizenship is required for this position.Active Secret Clearance is required.Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete an I-9 Form.Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable airport credentials, site-access credentials, and other program-specific access requirements.Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company driving requirements.RAVN Aerospace is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for-cause drug/alcohol testing, including testing for marijuana, may be required as applicable.Pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications may be required based on assigned duties.RAVN Aerospace is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer.I understand that if an offer of employment is made, I may be required to undergo investigation into all statements and references contained in this application. Said investigation may include credit, driving, criminal background, professional references, and other background checks. By applying for this position, I authorize post-offer investigation into my background as necessary and as a condition of employment. Note: a criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it substantially relates to the position in question.