Precision Parachute & Survival Kit Technician

Martin-Baker America, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

401k

Job summary

Martin-Baker America, Inc. seeks a Parachute and Seat Survival Kit Technician in Johnstown, PA. You will inspect, repair, and precisely pack parachutes and survival kits to exact specifications, maintaining equipment and complying with DoD and OEM standards. A strong safety focus and ability to read engineering documents are essential.

Join a team that supports aircrew safety with rigorous quality. On-site full-time role with benefits, PTO, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and precision packing preferred.
• Ability to interpret basic drawings and manuals.
• Strong attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspection, repair, and precision packing of parachutes and seat survival kits to DoD/OEM specs.
• Evaluate and perform root-cause analysis for failures and implement corrective actions.
• Diagnose complex issues with must-have problem-solving skills and implement durable solutions.
• Maintain, calibrate, and certify parachute presses and equipment to meet requirements.
• Uphold safety, quality, and FOD prevention; comply with ISO, FAA, DoD, and Martin-Baker standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading technical drawings

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Parachute packing tools

Job description

Martin-Baker America, Inc. seeks a Parachute and Seat Survival Kit Technician in Johnstown, PA. You will inspect, repair, and precisely pack parachutes and survival kits to exact specifications, maintaining equipment and complying with DoD and OEM standards. A strong safety focus and ability to read engineering documents are essential.

Join a team that supports aircrew safety with rigorous quality. On-site full-time role with benefits, PTO, and 401(k).