ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Maintains assigned aircraft in accordance with Navy, manufacturer and company distributors.

Responsible for all egress system on and off equipment maintenance on T45 aircraft.

·        Removes, transports, inspects, repairs and reinstalls ejection seats.

·        Inspects, repairs and cleans seat harnesses.

·        Inventories, stores, removes and replaces seat CAD/PAD explosive items

·        Maintains environmental system on T-45 aircraft.

·        Maintains, inspects canopy explosive devices.

·        Maintains and inspects on board oxygen generating system (OBOGS)

Performs aircraft scheduled/unscheduled on and off equipment maintenance.

Performs aircraft corrosion control procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish and vacuum. 

Operates GSE, flight line vehicles and other support equipment as required. 

Drives tractors for the purpose of towing equipment and aircraft. 

Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft forms and VIDS/MAF or GOLD/ECMS System. 

Orders aircraft/equipment parts. 

Supervises/assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks.

Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.

Shall perform other job related duties as may be assigned.

May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.

Maintain assigned aircraft in accordance with Navy, Manufacturer and Company Instructions.

Use provided test equipment and Ground Support Equipment to perform assigned tasks.

Read, interpret, and apply instructions from Blueprints, schematics and other approved data.

Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials and equipment as required.

Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.

Responsible for adhering to Company Tool Control Program.

Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities and job assignment.

Ensure proper operation and use of special test equipment and Ground Support Equipment.

Maintain appropriate records of all work accomplished.

May be required to perform simple computer input functions.

Perform corrosion control cleaning and removal as required utilizing appropriate safety precautions.

 

 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

 

The Aircraft Mechanic ALSS (AME) shall have three (3) years’ experience within the last six (6) years in ejection seat maintenance and three (3) years’ recent system component repair experience.  The Aircraft Mechanic ALSS (AME) must be a graduate of a military or factory equivalent ejection seat course of instruction.  The egress specialist shall be qualified on ground support equipment applicable to the specialty.  The Aircraft Mechanic ALSS (AME) shall be familiar with Navy technical publications; shall be capable of conducting on-the-job training and maintenance of Contractor personnel seat/cockpit safety checkout training records; and shall be experienced and qualified in the removal and replacement of ejection seats, canopies and explosive devices, both “I” and “0” levels.

The Aircraft Mechanic ALSS (AME) shall also be experienced and qualified in the rigging of explosive linkages/devices applicable to seats and canopy.  The Aircraft Mechanic ALSS (AME) shall be able to perform flow checks on egress systems; shall have experience in the fitting and rigging of aircraft canopy, canopy drive and locking mechanisms, both “I” and “0” levels.  The Aircraft Mechanic ALSS (AME) shall be a graduate of a specialty course on the applicable ejection seat.

Must have a minimum of three (3) years documented hands on general experience in this specific aircraft maintenance occupational field, or the military or commercial equivalent.  Must be familiar with aircraft systems, tools, drawings, schematics and normal safety requirements.  Must be able to meet any Government/company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.  FAA A&P License is desired.

Must deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional and effective manner.

Must be experienced in environmental control systems both “I” and “0” levels.

Must be in-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives. 

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. 

Must have a current civilian driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a Government flight line driver’s license.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a level or security clearance required by the Government.

Must have an in-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and sa