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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Serve as the subject matter expert on aircraft egress systems, including ejection seats, canopy mechanisms, and explosive linkages.

+ Conduct on-the-job training and maintenance oversight for contractor personnel performing seat/cockpit safety checkouts.

+ Supervise and verify the safe handling, removal, and replacement of ejection seats and explosive devices.

+ Perform quality assurance inspections in accordance with USN/USAF technical publications and applicable maintenance instruction manuals (MIMs).

+ Ensure proper use and qualification of ground support equipment related to egress maintenance.

+ Maintain detailed records of inspections, discrepancies, corrective actions, and training activities.

+ Oversee rigging of explosive linkages/devices for ejection seats, canopies, canopy drives, and locking mechanisms.

+ Enforce compliance with explosive safety protocols and ordnance handling procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

+ Graduate of a military or factory-equivalent ejection seat course of instruction specific to their aircraft maintenance occupational field.

+ Certified and experienced in handling Cartridge Actuated Devices (CAD) and Propellant Actuated Devices (PAD).

+ Proficient in interpreting and applying USN/USAF technical publications and directives.

+ Qualified on ground support equipment applicable to egress systems.

+ Demonstrated ability to conduct effective on-the-job training and technical mentorship.

+ Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft egress system maintenance and quality assurance, preferably on tactical platforms such as F-5 or F-18.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

+ Eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.

+ High attention to detail, procedural discipline, and safety-first mindset.

+ Strong communication skills for technical instruction and documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

This classification’s activities range from, an office-like environment with extensive sitting demands to a flight line-like environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands. May occasionally be required to lift objects whose weight exceeds 30 pounds. Special vision abilities to perform this job are close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to a flight line environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

As May be Required for Job Specialty or as Directed by Management

+ Driver’s License

+ Egress/Explosive System Checkout

+ Emergency Reclamation*

+ Corrosion Control

+ Turn Up Certification*

+ Plane Captain Certification/Final Checker*

+ ABO*

+ Tow Supervisor Tow Brake Operations

+ Aircraft Battery*

+ Tire and Wheel Certification*

+ CPR Certification*

+ Hydraulic Contamination Certification*

+ ESD/Electro Magnetic interference

+ Ordnance Certified*

+ Confined Space Entry*

+ Controlled Release*

+ Fuel Surveillance

What We Bring:

+ At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

+ The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

+ **Employee benefits include the following:**

+ Healthcare coverage

+ Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

+ Retirement plan

+ Wellness programs

+ Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences

+ Eligible Tuition Reimbursement

+ Learning and Development resources

+ Employee assistance resources

_Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans._

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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