Avionics Tech I, ALSS/Egress

Amentum; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an ALSS Technician in Corpus Christi, TX to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aviator’s personal survival equipment and aircraft safety gear. The role involves preparing survey documentation, issuing equipment, and performing calendar inspections on oxygen masks, helmets, and G-suits.

Candidates should have Navy A-school or equivalent, at least five years of related experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in aviator’s survival equipment and aircraft safety equipment maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain required security clearance.
• Must possess knowledge of relevant manuals (NAMP CNAF 4790.2, NAVAIR 11-110-1, 13-1-6).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aviator’s survival equipment per manuals.
• Prepare survey and QDR documentation; issue/receive equipment; update checkout records.
• Perform calendar inspections on oxygen masks, helmets, harnesses, G-suits, and related gear.
• Rig, modify, and repair equipment; perform minor sewing repairs.
• Coordinate with CFA and management on repairs; provide technical guidance.
• Comply with safety, FOD, hazardous materials and tool control procedures.

Skills

Survival equipment knowledge

Security clearance eligibility

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

Navy Aircrew Survival Equipment Man 'A' school or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ordnance Handlers Certificate

Job description

The successful ALSS Technician troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and performs organizational level calendar inspections on aviator’s personal survival equipment and aircraft installed safety / survival equipment in accordance with applicable manuals, publications, and instructions.

Essential Responsibilities:

Prepare survey documentation for lost equipment and QDR documentation for applicable equipment. Issue and receives aircrew survival equipment. Initiate and update check out / return records. Assemble, place in service, and perform calendar inspections on oxygen mask, helmets, torso harness, G-suits, and other related safety / survival equipment. Rig, fit, modify, and repair aviator’s personal survival equipment. Adjust, maintain, and perform minor repairs using sewing machine. Repair personal survival equipment as needed. Turn in supply request for survival equipment and supplies. Identify and treat corrosion. Complete applicable maintenance forms. Brief and debrief flight personnel on proper use, wearing, and preflight of survival equipment. Comply with FOD, Hazardous waste, Egress Familiarization, and tool control programs. Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment. Assist as directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of government/company owned equipment. Furnish own hand tools. Prepare equipment inspection list as needed. Coordinate with customer, Cognizant Field Activity (CFA) and Management regarding repair and modification of ALSS equipment. Provide technical assistance and guidance as required. Perform collateral duty inspection assignments as required.Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Satisfactory completion of U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipment man "A" school or other military, civilian or manufacturer schools with an equivalent curriculum.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in aviator’s personal survival equipment and aircraft installed safety/survival equipment maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any company/government required qualification, certification, licensing, or security clearance.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of NAMP CNAF 4790.2, NAVAIR 11-110-1, 13-1-6 series manuals and other applicable maintenance / technical manuals.
• Thorough knowledge of aircrew survival equipment and applicable explosive devices, and the ability to obtain an Ordnance Handlers Certificate.
• Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and working in uncomfortable positions.
• Required lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Will be required to wear protective clothing and other safety equipment.
• Will be required to work with hazardous materials.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.

Compensation Details:

Hourly

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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