Aircraft Survival Gear Tech I – Launch Aviation Career

ADP, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 110,690,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability

401(k) Program

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ACET, Incorporated in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an entry-to-mid-level Aircraft Survival Equipment Technician I to support organizational-level (O-Level) Aviation Life Support Systems maintenance for the F/A-18 variants assigned to NAS JRB Fort Worth.

Operating under the close supervision of senior technicians and shop leads, you will assist in inspecting, maintaining, fitting, and repairing survival equipment, flight gear, and environmental systems, helping pilots stay safe and mission-ready.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in aviation survival equipment (PR/ALSS) experience.
• Familiarity with NAMP/COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and oxygen-system safety protocols.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of military aircrew survival equipment training is highly required.
• Basic sewing and use of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine inspections, cleaning, and basic servicing of aircrew flight gear (helmets, G-suits, oxygen masks, harnesses, survival vests).
• Support senior technicians in inspecting and packing survival equipment (life rafts, parachutes, survival kits).
• Assist in checking oxygen systems, regulators, and LOX converters per manuals.
• Use specialized test equipment to verify integrity and airtight seals.

Skills

Aviation survival equipment

NAMP familiarity

DoD security clearance

Hand tools

Sewing basics

Education

High school diploma

Military aircrew survival equipment training (PR/A- school)

Tools

Sewing machines

Pressure test sets

Multimeters

Standard hand tools

Job description

ACET, Incorporated in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an entry-to-mid-level Aircraft Survival Equipment Technician I to support organizational-level (O-Level) Aviation Life Support Systems maintenance for the F/A-18 variants assigned to NAS JRB Fort Worth.

Operating under the close supervision of senior technicians and shop leads, you will assist in inspecting, maintaining, fitting, and repairing survival equipment, flight gear, and environmental systems, helping pilots stay safe and mission-ready.