Precision Parachute & Survival Kit Technician

Martin-Baker America, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Comprehensive

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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Parachute/SSK experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Parachute presses

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 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.