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CBA - Aircraft Mech - UH60 (Paraloft, ALSS) - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTW
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Reston, VA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Overview Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, repair, and certify aircrew survival, flight, and protective equipment to ensure operational safety and mission readiness. Perform detailed corrosion treatment, seaming/stitching, fastener replacement, and calendar-based inspections of flight gear and SAR equipment. Responsibilities Summary
- Inspect, maintain, repair, and certify aircrew survival, flight, and protective equipment to ensure operational safety and mission readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preflight, postflight, turnaround, conditional, and scheduled inspections (28
- 30• 90• 180• 182• 360• 364-day) on aircrew survival systems•Inspect, maintain and repair flight gear including
CMU-33, AE, PRU-70, TRI-SAR
vest, and helmets (OTO, HGU-84, HGU-56, HGU-102) and swimmer helmets- Maintain, inspect and repair Search & Rescue equipment and SAR swimmer gear
- Sew, stitch, tack materials; install/replace fasteners, grommets, and pop (speedy) rivets; operate and maintain sewing machines and loft equipment
- Detect and treat corrosion on flight/survival gear; use aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment
- Operate parachute lofts and survival equipment work centers
- Read and interpret technical documentation (blueprints, manufacturer manuals) to solve moderate-to-complex technical problems
- As required, become certified as a CDI (Configuration Data Integrity) and/or QASO (Quality Assurance Surveillance Officer)
- Support multiple aircraft types (MH-60S/R, H-1, TH-57, SAR H-60S).Knowledge & Skills
- Strong experience with aircrew survival systems and flight protective equipment maintenance
- Proficient in sewing machine operation and textile repair techniques
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and maintenance instructions
- Familiarity with OOMA (or equivalent maintenance/ordering system)
- Solid troubleshooting and hands-on repair skills with aircraft tools and test equipment
- Excellent attention to detail and safety-focus.
- Recent hands-on experience with MH-60S/R, H-1, TH-57, and Search & Rescue H-60S strongly preferred
- Certifications in CDI and/or QASO a plus or required per site needs.