Description
Part of preparing a plane for flight is making sure they’re equipped with supplies for any situation. Responsible for ensuring that all flight and safety equipment is in perfect working order, Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists make sure Airmen have the supplies necessary for any situation. From packing emergency items like parachutes and survival kits to maintaining regularly used items like flight helmets and oxygen masks, the attention to detail provided by these professionals could mean the difference between life and death.
Core Skills
- equipment inspection and testing
- preventive maintenance
- technical documentation use
- quality assurance
- fault isolation and troubleshooting
- inventory and asset management
- configuration control
- safety and risk management
- human factors and ergonomics awareness
- technical report writing
- process improvement
- training and mentoring
- time management
- cross-functional coordination
- attention to detail
Common Certifications
- FAA Parachute Rigger Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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