Aviation Flight Safety Equipment Technician (Parachutes & Gear)

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Flight Safety Survival Equipment Tech responsible for maintaining and certifying aircrew survival gear including parachutes, helmets, oxygen masks, and pressure suits. You will perform periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance and ensure proper fitment and safety for flight.

You will work directly with aircrew to troubleshoot issues, record all actions using technical data and vendor instructions, and use hand tools with possible irregular shifts

Qualifications

• U-2 Pilot Equipment experience is required.
• Experience with Aircrew Flight Equipment and flightline operations.
• Familiarity with Air Force Technical Orders or equivalent manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic and scheduled tests, inspections, and maintenance on aircrew flight equipment including parachutes, survival kits, helmets, oxygen masks, and pressure suits.
• Ensure proper size and fitment of aircrew ensemble and certify equipment as safe for flight.
• Work directly with aircrew to troubleshoot and resolve problems with flight equipment.
• Properly recording all inspection and maintenance actions using technical data, blueprints, and vendor instructions.
• Utilize basic hand tools and occasionally work irregular shifts to support flying operations.

Skills

U-2 Pilot Equipment

Aircrew Flight Equipment

Flightline Operations

Technical Orders

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Flight Safety Survival Equipment Tech responsible for maintaining and certifying aircrew survival gear including parachutes, helmets, oxygen masks, and pressure suits. You will perform periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance and ensure proper fitment and safety for flight.

You will work directly with aircrew to troubleshoot issues, record all actions using technical data and vendor instructions, and use hand tools with possible irregular shifts