Flight Operations Life Support Equipment Specialist

Boeing Future of Flight; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

An aerospace leader is looking for a skilled Flight Operations Life Support Equipment Specialist to support military aviation programs including the F-15 and F/A-18. This role involves maintaining safety standards and ensuring operational readiness. Ideal candidates are certified Aviation Life Support Systems Technicians with attention to detail and a commitment to quality. The position is contract-based in Ridgecrest, CA, with a pay rate of $40 to $50 per hour and optional benefits including medical and 401K.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be qualified through U.S. military service or FAA certification.
• Experience with F-15 and F/A-18 platforms is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and operational readiness is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of life support equipment.
• Ensure ALSS compliance with regulatory standards.
• Document equipment status and maintenance actions.

Skills

Aviation Life Support Systems Technician

Experience with military aviation life support programs

Understanding of FAA aviation safety standards

Attention to detail

Fast-paced team environment

Maintenance tracking systems

Education

Qualified Aviation Life Support Systems Technician certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flight Operations Life Support Equipment Specialist (Contract)

Ridgecrest, CA, United States (On-site)

Contract (11 months 30 days)

Published 2 days ago

military

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

Boeing is seeking a skilled and motivated Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) Technician to join our Flight Operations team in China Lake / Edwards AFB, CA. This position will provide critical support for ALSS requirements across multiple military programs, including the F-15, F/A-18, and other current and future platforms. The ideal candidate will be a qualified ALSS technician with military, FAA, or equivalent certification and experience, capable of ensuring the highest standards of safety, maintenance, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing of aviation life support equipment, including flight suits, helmets, oxygen systems, ejection seats, and survival gear.
• Support flight operations by ensuring all ALSS equipment meets regulatory and program-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with flight crews, maintenance teams, and program managers to maintain ALSS readiness and compliance.
• Document and report equipment status, discrepancies, and maintenance actions in accordance with Boeing and military standards.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians and flight personnel on ALSS procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain up-to‑date knowledge of ALSS technical orders, manuals, and regulatory guidance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance ALSS program effectiveness and safety.

Required Skills

• Qualified Aviation Life Support Systems Technician through a U.S. military service, FAA certification, or an equivalent recognized program.
• Experience supporting military aviation life support programs, preferably with F-15, F/A-18, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of military and FAA aviation safety standards, technical orders, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Proficient in using maintenance tracking systems and standard office software (e.g., MS Office).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a military or defense contractor environment.
• Familiarity with multiple aircraft types and associated ALSS equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with diverse teams including pilots, maintenance personnel, and management.
• Ability to obtain a contractor Common Access Card (CAC) to military installations.

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $40

Max Pay Rate $50

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Benefits Information

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.