Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II (WG-4818-10) – F/A-18 Multiple Variants

Resicum-International-LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Resicum International LLC is seeking an experienced Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II to support VMFA-112 at NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas. The role involves advanced maintenance, testing, and certification of ALSE/ALSS for F/A-18 variants.

The senior technician provides mentorship, ensures compliance with NAVAIR standards, and maintains equipment readiness for mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of aviation life support or aircrew survival equipment maintenance experience, with significant experience supporting F/A-18 aircraft across multiple variants.
• Experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, certifying, and configuring ALSE/ALSS.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft survival equipment and related maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance practices for life support equipment.
• Experience handling pyrotechnic devices and explosive components.
• Ability to test survival radios, ELTs, and related electronic equipment.
• Ability to interpret manuals, IPBs, drawings and publications.
• Experience with life support maintenance tools and oxygen servicing equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet schedules.
• Ability to mentor junior personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspection, maintenance, and testing of ALSE/ALSS.
• Configure, repair, and certify life support equipment for F/A-18 variants.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and support aircrew safety.
• Maintain documentation and records for equipment history and QA inspections.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control and QA for audits and process improvements.

Skills

Aviation life support

ALSS maintenance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Oxygen servicing equipment

Electrical test equipment

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Life support tools

Job description

Description

Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II (WG-4818-10) - F/A-18 Multiple Variants

Location: VMFA-112, NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Position Summary

Resicum International LLC is seeking an experienced Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II (WG-4818-10) to support VMFA-112 at NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas. This position is responsible for performing advanced inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, modification, testing, certification, and servicing of Aircrew Survival Equipment (ALSE) and Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) supporting F/A-18 multiple variant aircraft.

The Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II serves as a senior life support technician responsible for ensuring all assigned survival equipment is maintained in a fully mission-capable condition while meeting applicable NAVAIR technical publications, quality assurance standards, and safety requirements. This position provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians and supports aircrew safety through accurate inspection, maintenance, testing, certification, and accountability of aviation life support equipment.

Job Description

The Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II performs advanced maintenance and inspection of aviation life support equipment, including flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, torso harnesses, anti-G garments, survival vests, flotation devices, life rafts, emergency locator transmitters, survival radios, emergency signaling devices, aircraft oxygen systems, and other assigned Aircrew Survival Equipment (ALSE). Responsibilities include inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, testing, certifying, configuring, and servicing life support equipment while ensuring compliance with applicable maintenance schedules and technical directives.

This position performs operational and functional testing of emergency communication equipment, services aircraft oxygen systems, replaces life-limited components, maintains configuration control, and ensures accountability of serialized survival equipment and hazardous materials. The technician interprets maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, illustrated parts breakdowns (IPBs), wiring diagrams, and other technical publications to perform maintenance in accordance with approved procedures.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate maintenance documentation, equipment history records, inspection reports, inventory records, and configuration documentation while coordinating with Maintenance Control, Production Control, Quality Assurance, engineering personnel, and customer representatives. The technician also provides technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior personnel, assists with quality assurance inspections and maintenance audits, and supports continuous process improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, inspection accuracy, and mission readiness.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety while maintaining compliance with explosive safety requirements, oxygen servicing procedures, hazardous material handling requirements, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention programs, environmental regulations, and all applicable NAVAIR maintenance standards.

Why Join Resicum International LLC?

Resicum International LLC delivers aviation maintenance, logistics, technical training, and operational support services to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied partners worldwide. Our employees play a critical role in supporting mission readiness by providing professional expertise, technical excellence, and dependable customer support in demanding operational environments.

If you are an experienced Aviation Life Support professional seeking an opportunity to support U.S. Naval Aviation while working alongside highly skilled maintenance professionals, we encourage you to apply.

Resicum International LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of aviation life support or aircrew survival equipment maintenance experience, with significant experience supporting F/A-18 aircraft across multiple variants.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, certifying, and configuring Aircrew Survival Equipment (ALSE) and Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS).
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft survival equipment, aviation life support systems, emergency egress systems, aircraft oxygen systems, and associated maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance practices applicable to aviation survival equipment and emergency communication devices.
• Experience handling, inspecting, and maintaining pyrotechnic devices, explosive cartridges, initiators, and other explosive components associated with survival equipment.
• Ability to perform operational and circuit testing of survival radios, emergency beacons, emergency locator transmitters (ELTs), and associated electronic equipment.
• Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, technical publications, illustrated parts breakdowns (IPBs), engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, inspection criteria, and manufacturer technical publications.
• Experience using specialized life support maintenance tools, oxygen servicing equipment, electrical test equipment, electronic diagnostic equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks while meeting production schedules, inspection requirements, and mission objectives.
• Ability to work independently while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior life support personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps experience as an Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR), Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) Technician, or equivalent military specialty.
• Experience supporting F/A-18A/B/C/D, F/A-18E/F, and EA-18G aircraft.
• Experience supporting Organizational (O-Level), Intermediate (I-Level), or Depot (D-Level) aviation life support maintenance.
• Formal military or OEM training in Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS), Aircrew Survival Equipment (ALSE), parachute maintenance, oxygen systems, or aircraft egress systems.
• Previous qualification as a senior life support technician, work center supervisor, or quality assurance inspector for aviation life support equipment.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), NAVAIR, or U.S. Department of Defense aviation maintenance contracts.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one, if required by the contract.