Chipton-Ross - F/A-18 Seats Technician (Navy AME)

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: 214975 - F/A-18 Seats Technician (Navy AME)
Industry: MAN
Region: LA-Louisiana
City: Belle Chasse
State: LA
Rate: Up to $47.14 DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Description: Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 F/A-18 Seats Technicians (Navy AME) for a contract opportunity at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse, LA.

*This position may be required to work at Stennis Facility as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Aircraft maintenance
• Experience working with ejection systems
• Maintenance experience working on removal, install, inspection of aircraft systems/tools

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• Technician maintains the following: Aircraft seats and canopy ejection systems, Gaseous O2, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cockpit heat, pressurization and ventilation
• Remove and install Oxygen system valves, gauges, converters and regulators.
• Remove, install, inspect and rig ejection seats, Cartridge Actuation Devices (CADS), shoulder harnesses and lap belts.
• Perform Daily, pre and post flight and periodic aircraft inspections.
• Perform flight operation activities to include daily, turnaround, launch and recovery including plane captain activities
• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Oversees training. Works under general direction.
• Works under general direction.
• Prioritizes quality, product and people safety

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
steal toe shoes, safety glasses, high vis. jacket, hard hat. Physical - ability to lift 35 pounds

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

WORK HOURS
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

ADDITIONAL
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
: Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Contact: Patrick Costello
pcostello@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
6926 Rivers Ave
North Charleston, SC 29406

Phone: (843) 554-5800 x181 or (800) 927-9318 x181

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.