Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II- Ridgecrest

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

Job Title: Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II

Location: FRCW China Lake

Task Description:

Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician II, WG-4818-10: This occupation includes jobs involved in disassembling, repairing, testing, troubleshooting, examining, fitting, modifying, maintaining, installing, and determining serviceability of aircraft survival and flight equipment such as helmets, torso harness assemblies, preservers, parachutes, life rafts, chemical and biological protective devices, survival kits, oxygen masks, and anti-G-suits. The work includes operational and circuit checks of emergency signaling and communication devices such as survival radios and beacons. The work requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance procedures, pyrotechnic and explosive devices, and aircraft egress systems. In addition, the work requires familiarity with aircraft assigned to the unit, detailed knowledge of the operation and characteristics of aircraft survival and flight equipment, and the ability to demonstrate and explain proper usage and operation of the equipment.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 or more years experience 
• Ten or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA
• Ten years extensive knowledge of Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).

Basic Qualifications:

• PR Class “A” school or equivalent
• Three years Organizational or Intermediate Level NAMP aircraft maintenance support experience within last five years
• Must have valid drivers’ license
• Must qualify for and maintain SECRET level security clearance
• Must meet security requirements for installation, facility and network access
• Must be able to work 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and weekend shift schedule as required.
• Must be able work flexible work-week schedules i.e. Mon-Fri, Sun-Thur, Fri-Mon or as required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must satisfactorily complete the equivalent of a trustworthy National Agency Check plus Written Inquiries with Credit Check (NACI), IAW DTM-08-003 “Next Generation Common Access Card (CAC) Implementation Guidance”.
• Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Must have dexterity to handle small parts.
• Must be able to deploy to support off station exercises and perform other support duties as assigned.

Compensation

$50.91/hour

Benefits

Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in KAI’s 401k plan.  Employees accrue 6.16 hours of PTO per pay period. KAI employees at China Lake FRCW have a minimum of 12 paid holidays.

Employment is contingent on (a) your ability to provide appropriate proof of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States; (b) your references and any background check being satisfactory to the Company; (c) you successfully passing a pre-employment drug test; and (d) your ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed; and (e) KAI commencing performance on this contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vets