Description
Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen (PR) inspect, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and manage Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) programs, oxygen systems, parachutes, seat pans, survival equipment, electronic and physical records, and flight and protective clothing and equipment; pack and rig parachutes; pack and equip flotation equipment; fit and maintain oxygen masks, flight clothing, anti-exposure suits, and anti-gravity suits; operate and maintain Carbon Dioxide (CO2) transfer and recharge equipment; operate and repair sewing machines; conduct special calendar/periodic inspections of survival equipment; pack and perform Quality Assurance Inspections (QAI) on static line and military freefall parachutes; conduct Jumpmaster Personnel Inspections (JMPIs); perform duties as Drop Zone Safety Officer and Malfunction Officer in support of Premeditated Personnel Parachuting (P3) operations; and supervise operation of 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
- documentation and reporting
- program management at shop level
- customer service to aircrew
- time management
- teamwork in maintenance environments
Common Certifications
- FAA Senior Parachute Rigger Certificate
- Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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