Aviation Life Support Technician
π Role Overview & Responsibilities
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Aviation Life Support Technician for the RWESS, supporting the Army Division. In your role as an Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Technician, you will directly support a high paced flight test team involved with testing a variety of Department of Defense weapon systems programs. You will apply your ALSE experience to provide inspections, maintenance and support of ALSE equipment for flight crew.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal, AL
JOB STATUS: Full Time
TRAVEL: 0%
Required Qualifications / Skills
High School Diploma. Minimum of five (5) years of Aviation Life Support Equipment experience to include intermediate maintenance. Graduate of the Army, Air Force, or Navy Aviation Life Support Course. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)
Desired Qualifications / Skills
Qualification in maintaining T-6D flight gear. Qualified and extensive experience maintaining Army night vision goggles and equipment.
Responsibilities
Work as part of a team. Inspect, maintain, fit and adjust ALSE to include: anti-G-suit, oxygen masks torso harnesses survival vests rotary-wing and fixed-wing flight helmets over-water survival gear HEEDS oxygen systems Use, adjust, maintain, and repair sewing machines. Conduct life support equipment training.
What We Offer
Competitive salaries Continuing education assistance Professional development allotment Multiple healthcare benefits packages 401K with employer matching Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to βBe the Differenceβ. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of whatβs possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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