Navy Rating · Aviation
PR Aircrew Survival Equipmentman
Overview
Aircrew survival equipmentmen inspect, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair aviation life support systems, oxygen equipment, parachutes, survival gear, and protective clothing. They pack and rig parachutes, fit flight equipment, maintain records and specialized equipment, conduct inspections, support personnel parachuting operations, and supervise parachute lofts and survival equipment work centers.
Core Skills
- inspection and preventive maintenance
- life support systems troubleshooting
- parachute packing and rigging
- oxygen and survival equipment maintenance
- records and inventory management
- quality assurance and safety compliance
- technical manual interpretation
- precision and attention to detail
- program management at shop level
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Google Docs
- Linux
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Senior Parachute Rigger
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
Career Growth
- Master Parachute Rigger
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
What the Work Involves
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
- Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
Related Occupations
- Millwrights
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into PR. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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