AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

Air National Guard Units

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 51,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in the United States seeks an Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Repairer (WG-4818-10) to inspect, test, calibrate, certify and repair aircrew life support equipment to sustain combat readiness. The role includes classroom and technical instruction for pilots and aircrew on survival training and equipment, and managing TOs, inventories and documentation.

This National Guard Title 32 position requires a Secret security clearance and offers challenging duties across

Qualifications

Inspect, test, calibrate, certify and repair aircrew life support equipment.
Provide formal instruction on survival training and equipment to pilots and aircrew.
Manage TOs, ITCTO changes, inventories and documentation for aircrew life support equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, calibrate, certify and repair aircrew life support equipment and related systems to meet airworthiness criteria.
Conduct formal classroom and technical instruction on survival training and equipment for pilots and aircrew.
Utilize and update computer programs/databases to track inspections, reports and equipment status.

Job description

AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER, Position Description Number D1729000 and is part of the PA 171st Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.

Key Responsibilities

As an Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Repairer, WG-4818-10, you will ensure all life support equipment meets strict airworthiness criteria and that it will sustain combat operations/readiness by inspecting, testing, calibrating, certifying, diagnostic evaluating, troubleshooting, repairing/replacing, assembling and disassembling all aircrew life support equipment, aircrew chemical/biological defense equipment, and aircraft ejection/non-ejection systems.

Conduct formal academic classroom and technical instruction for all pilots, aircrew, passengers (aircraft maintenance personnel, dignitaries, civilian search and rescue agencies, etc.) on: Global Survival, Combat Search and Rescue Training; Water Survival Training; Ejection/Non-ejection Seat Egress Training; Emergency Parachute Procedural Descent Training, utilizing a state of the art virtual reality trainer; Aircrew Chemical Defense Equipment, utilizing the Aircrew Eye Respiratory Protection System (AERPS), which is an aircraft-integrated, self-contained oxygen and filtration system with aircraft-integrated electronics, communications and oxygen capabilities; Aircrew Chemical/Biological Control Area Decontamination procedures; and Aircrew Chemical Defense task qualification training.

Utilize, maintain, and update multiple computer main frame programs/data bases to analyze, troubleshoot, schedule, and maintain inspection and accountability reports/documentation on all aircrew/aircraft life support and aircrew chemical-biological defense equipment. Utilizes Equipment and Financial Processing Systems. Orders Technical Orders (T.O.'s), receives/updates T.O.

changes, files and distributes T.O.'s, performs inventories and checks, orders compliance and modification items, performs Interim Time Compliance Technical Order (ITCTO), Operational and Safety Supplement changes to all affected equipment, performs T.O. Familiarization, records and documents appropriate forms. Improves T.O.'s by evaluating areas in need of modification, completes and submits appropriate forms.

Inventories and monitors Precision Maintenance Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) equipment, prepares equipment for pick up and delivery, prepares appropriate documentation, coordinates with inspection or maintenance activities, picks up and drops off equipment, unloads and loads vehicle, performs acceptance inspection, and annotates equipment record.

Manage, monitor, and conduct inventories of all Life Support munitions/ammunition assets, forecasts time change requirements, removes and installs all munitions, and transports via Military/Commercial Aircraft and/or vehicles. Maintain certification and remains proficient in handling, shipping, storing, and ordering multiple hazardous materials. Manage a comprehensive Aircrew Life Support mobility package required to sustain bare base operations under surge type conditions.

May be required to perform additional duties such as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Perform other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.69 – $36.99/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.