CBA Aircrew Survival Equipment Mechanic; ALSS - AIMD Program

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

This posting is part of our ongoing talent pipeline and is not tied to an active opening; qualified candidates will be contacted when the role officially becomes available.

This position inspects, tests, checks, repairs, and repacks parachutes, parachute components and subassemblies; seat survival kits and their components; personal flotation devices and components; oxygen regulators, and ALSS equipment.

Employ a working knowledge of aircrew survival equipment and applicable explosive devices.

• Possess knowledge of maintenance practices, applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, basic tools, special tools, test equipment, operation, and maintenance of aircrew survival equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of corrosion detection, prevention, and treatment.
• Work from Government Instructions, Maintenance Instruction Manuals, LCP’s, and Company Directives to perform maintenance, repair, and installation of aircraft life support systems and aircrew personal survival equipment.
• May be required to perform Collateral Duty Quality Control Inspections (CDI/CDQAR).
• Perform duties of Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (ABO) Analyst when authorized and designated.
• Install and remove Cartridge Actuated Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices.
• Responsible for the incorporation and completion of requirements as listed in the NA 13-1-6 series manuals, and Air Force T.O. series manuals.
• Perform corrosion control and prevention as required.
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention and Tool Control rules and regulations including participation in FOD walk downs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned area.
• Must have all required personal tools and box established within 30 days of hire or job assignment.
• Issues and receives aircrew related survival equipment from ALSS pool/assets.
• Assemble, place‑in‑service, and perform calendar inspections on parachute assemblies, life rafts, life preservers, oxygen regulators, and other related safety/ALSS survival equipment.
• Maintain appropriate database for parachute and personal equipment for accountability and inspection due dates (OOMA).
• Perform periodic maintenance and performs repairs on sewing machines.
• Construct fabric items using sewing machine and performs hand‑tacking on fabrics.
• Remove, install, and repair slide fasteners, grommets, snap fasteners, and hook and pile closures on personal survival equipment and other type fabrics.
• Order survival equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate with Lead/Supervisor/Quality Assurance to resolve questions concerning serviceability and/or on‑repair procedures.
• May be required to assist other mechanics within the work center/division in the performance of their duties, (i.e. during periods of increased workload).
• Familiarization with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series and other applicable Navy Instructions, Maintenance Instructions, LCP’s, Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Breakdown, Technical Directives, Manufacture Manuals, and Company Instructions.
• Document all work accomplished and maintain maintenance records IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series and other applicable instructions.
• Brief student flight personnel on the use and sizing of aircrew flight gear.
• Comply with established Hazardous Material/Waste Programs and Local, State, and Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• May be required to perform duties of SAA Accumulation/Point Source Coordinator when authorized and designated.
• May be required to wear a respirator while performing assigned duties.
• May be required to operate a forklift.
• May be required to perform off‑site services.
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