An Egress Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and troubleshooting Aircraft Egress, Canopy Fracturing Systems, and Emergency Oxygen system components to ensure compliance with prescribed maintenance requirements, manufacturer’s specifications. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform Conditional, Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance on ejection seats, canopy, and emergency oxygen systems.         
• Perform Egress system troubleshooting tasks.
• Perform required maintenance on (SSK) survival equipment.
• Must become Ordnance qualified/certified to receive, handle, install, and properly dispose of Explosive Ordnance relating to Egress systems.
• Operate Ground Support Equipment to perform Egress and Gaseous Oxygen maintenance tasks.
• Enter required Data into Computerized maintenance records, i.e., NALCOMIS OOMA, CAD/PAD, and VFS Trace, aircraft forms, and history records.
• Utilize and interpret information contained in maintenance manuals, diagrams, schematics, blueprints, technical publications, and operational procedures.
• Order required equipment and supplies.          
• Perform collateral duty inspections and collateral duty quality assurance inspections as required.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work center.
• Complies with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and tool control programs.       
• Assist as directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of government / company-owned equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Deals with the customer in a courteous, professional, and effective manner.
• Required to be a plane captain certified. Perform pre-flight/post-flight/turnaround/daily inspections and servicing when required.
• Perform inventory, acceptance, and transfer inspections.

CLASSIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

Possess a working knowledge of CNAFINST 4790.2 (series), NAVAIR 11-100-1.1 (series), and other applicable maintenance / technical manuals.

Must have a working knowledge of Aircraft Egress Systems and applicable explosive devices. 

EDUCATION / LICENSES:

Graduation from high school or GED required. Completion of AME "A" school, or applicable military service school equivalent, or T/M/S factory equivalent training curriculum.

Must have a Valid Real ID Driver’s license and be able to meet any Government / Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have two (2) years’ experience in work directly related to Aircraft Egress and Canopy Fracturing Systems.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and working in uncomfortable positions. Required to lift up to 70 lbs. Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Requires hearing to the normal range. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The diversity of working conditions may range from a standard shop type environment where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc.

May be required to wear protective clothing and other safety equipment.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials, identified on Safety Data Sheets and explosive devices.

WORK LOCATION:

Aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, and flightline. Requires travel in support of cross-country rescue and detachments of unknown duration.

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.