Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival)

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival) supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and the safe air transportation of Cabinet Members, senior military leaders and visiting foreign dignitaries. The role covers inspection, repair and modification of survival equipment and aircraft interiors.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, evaluate and repair survival equipment for assigned aircraft and support equipment.
• Upholster, repair or replace aircraft furnishings, headliners, interior side panels and bulkheads using approved materials.
• Install carpeting, floor coverings and vinyl on SAM aircraft.
• Repair, manufacture, repack and sew fabric, canvas, leather, rubber and other synthetic materials according to technical data.
• Inspect, repair and repack emergency life rafts and life preservers.
• Modify, design and fabricate canvas, leather, rubber or synthetic fabric items for aircraft maintenance, including interior furnishings and floor coverings.
• Operate ground support equipment and maintain oxygen masks, hand tools, power tools, fasteners and adhesives.
• Evaluate, design and manufacture logistics improvement projects; research technical data and use maintenance drawings and blueprints to repair equipment.
• Perform on-equipment evaluations of aircraft interior components for serviceability and repairability.
• Coordinate maintenance with Production Supervisors and the Maintenance Operation Coordination Center, document discrepancies and enter data into the Maintenance Information System.
• Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, tool control and FOD prevention programs, and work day, swing, night and weekend shifts as required.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and repair procedures for survival equipment, and ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Proficiency in industrial sewing techniques.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driver's license.
• Preferred: knowledge of corrosion control and hazardous waste handling procedures; may need to pass a pulmonary fit test and wear a breathable oxygen mask.

What we offer

• Hiring hourly range of $50.80, with actual pay depending on experience, skills and other factors.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
• Disability and life insurance, pet insurance and tax-saving options.