Aircraft Mechanic Egress (AME) CBA - VX-20

Vertex Aerospace LLC; Town of Maryland (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace company where you will play a crucial role in maintaining aircraft safety and performance. This position involves hands-on maintenance of ejection seats and environmental systems, ensuring compliance with Navy standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aircraft systems and possess excellent interpersonal skills to train others effectively. Enjoy a competitive pay structure and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. If you are passionate about aviation and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Overtime Pay

Premium Pay

Differential Pay

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant aircraft/system experience preferred.
• Graduation from a military or factory ejection seat course required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned aircraft in accordance with Navy and company instructions.
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance.

Skills

Ground Support Equipment

Ejection Seat Maintenance

Environmental Control Systems

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma

Military Ejection Seat Course

Navy Skill Specialty Class 'C'

Tools

Aircraft Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains assigned aircraft in accordance with Navy, manufacturer, and company instructions.
• Responsible for all egress system on and off equipment maintenance on assigned squadron aircraft.
• Removes, transports, inspects, repairs, and reinstalls ejection seats. Inspects, repairs, and cleans seat harnesses.
• Inventories, stores, removes, and replaces seat CAD/PAD explosive items.
• Maintains environmental system on assigned squadron aircraft.
• Maintains, inspects canopy explosive devices.
• Maintains and inspects onboard oxygen generating system (OBOGS).
• Performs scheduled/unscheduled aircraft on and off equipment maintenance.
• Performs aircraft corrosion control procedures including wash, wipe down, polish, and vacuum.
• Operates GSE, flight line vehicles, and other support equipment as required.
• Supervises/assists in aircraft/equipment movement and foreign object prevention walks on the flight line.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Complies with all sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
• Uses technical publications, NAMP, and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications effectively.

Other or Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Qualified on ground support equipment relevant to the specialty.
• Capable of conducting on-the-job training and maintaining seat/cockpit safety checkout records for contractor personnel.
• Experienced in removal and replacement of ejection seats, canopies, and explosive devices at both 'I' and 'O' levels, including rigging of explosive linkages/devices.
• Ability to perform flow checks on egress systems.
• Good interpersonal skills for professional interactions.
• Knowledge of environmental control systems at 'I' and 'O' levels.
• Deep understanding of aircraft safety directives and technical orders, including reading schematics and diagrams.
• Knowledge of flight line operations, safety hazards, and vehicle movement.
• Proficient with computer data entry and extraction.
• Familiar with aircraft tools and test equipment.
• Possess a valid US State driver's license and ability to obtain a Government flight line driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Experience & Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a military or factory ejection seat course.
• Completion of the appropriate T/M/S Navy Skill Specialty Class 'C' school for AME or USMC, USCG equivalent.
• Experience in fitting and rigging aircraft canopy and related mechanisms, both at 'I' and 'O' levels.
• 2-4 years' relevant aircraft/system experience; 4 years preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment:

• Work may be in hangar or outside, often in extreme weather and noisy environments.
• Exposure to fumes, electrical hazards, mechanical parts, and moving vehicles.
• Must be able to walk, climb, crouch, handle objects, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Visual and auditory acuity required for detailed inspections and communication.

Travel:

• May vary by location.

What We Bring:

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Starting pay based on skills, experience, and location, with specified salary range in Maryland: USD $45.39/hour.
• Additional benefits include overtime, premium pay, and differential pay.
• Comprehensive employee benefits: healthcare, life insurance, retirement, wellness, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay and benefits subject to change and discretion of the company.

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