Parachute/Seat Survival Kit Technician

Martin-Baker America, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Benefits: Comprehensive

PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

401k

Resumo da oferta

Martin-Baker America, Inc. seeks a Parachute and Seat Survival Kit Technician in Johnstown, PA.

You will inspect, repair, and precisely pack parachutes and SSKs to exact DoD and OEM specs, ensuring safety of aircrew in high-risk environments. This full-time on-site role requires five years of experience, a high school diploma, and strong skills in reading engineering drawings, problem solving, and maintaining specialized equipment while upholding ISO/FAA/DoD policy standards.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with ejection seats or parachutes preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect, repair, and precision pack parachutes and SSKs to DoD and OEM specs.
• Conduct failure analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain, calibrate, and certify parachute presses and related equipment.
• Enforce safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (ISO, FAA, DoD, Martin-Baker).

Conhecimentos

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Parachute/SSK experience

Regulatory compliance

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Parachute presses

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Parachute and Seat Survival Kit Technician

• On-Site (Johnstown, PA)
• Full-Time
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage with company-paid premiums for medical/dental/vison coverage.
• PTO
• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401k

Job Purpose

The Parachute and Seat Survival Kit Technician is a subject-matter expert responsible for the comprehensive inspection, advanced repair, precision packing, and repacking of ejection seat parachutes and seat survival kits (SSKs) in alignment with stringent technical specifications, engineering drawings, and rigorous regulatory standards. This pivotal role directly impacts the safety and survivability of aircrew personnel, ensuring maximum operational readiness in high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspection, repair, and precision packing of parachutes and seat survival kits to meet strict DoD and OEM technical specifications.
• Conduct detailed evaluations and failure analyses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose complex failures and implement effective, long-lasting solutions.
• Maintain, calibrate, and certify parachute presses and specialized equipment to meet or exceed operational requirements.
• Enforce safety, quality, and FOD prevention standards while driving workflow optimization and ensuring adherence to ISO, FAA, DoD, and Martin-Baker requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Prior military experience and graduation from U.S. Navy/Marine Corps PR "A" school or U.S. Air Force equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in the support and maintenance of ejection seats and ejection seat components.
• Demonstrate expertise in mechanical ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, technical manuals, and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated mastery in advanced packing, repacking, and repair of parachutes and SSKs, with significant experience in aerospace or defense sectors.
• Must adhere to all company policies and safety requirements.

Why Martin-Baker America?

Martin-Baker America is a premier provider of crashworthy and ejection seat systems supporting aircrew safety and survivability across the United States and Canada. Our team is dedicated to precision, quality, and craftsmanship at every step of the manufacturing process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

MBAI is a government contractor and provides priority consideration to veterans.

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Successful candidates will be required to complete a Background Check and Drug Screening