Air Crew Life Support Technician

About the role

The Air Crew Life Support Technician is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting T‑6A aircraft and associated life‑support systems. This position ensures aircraft are safe, serviceable, and compliant with FAA regulations and manufacturer guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Perform launch, recovery, scheduled and unscheduled inspections, including pre‑flight, thru‑flight, post‑flight, and phase inspections.
• Execute routine troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electro‑mechanical systems at the organizational level.
• Service, operate, and maintain ground support equipment and conduct interior/exterior aircraft cleaning.
• Remove and install aircraft components, adhering to FAA, manufacturer, and company manuals.
• Complete all required maintenance documentation accurately.

Required profile

• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license in good standing.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. passport for facility credentials.
• At least four years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience, including 2.5 years on Textron T‑6 Texan II within the last five years.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and work at high altitudes and in varied weather conditions.

Required skills

• FAA A&P certification
• Heavy aircraft maintenance
• OBOGS system maintenance
• T‑6 Life Support system maintenance
• Texan II (T‑6) aircraft maintenance
• Interpretation of maintenance manuals, blueprints, and wiring/schematic diagrams
• Operation of ground support and auxiliary equipment