Job Description

The Aviation Life Support Equipment Technician UH-60, AH-64, CH-47 (ALSE) serves as focal point for all logistics and repair functions for all supplied ALSE, first aid kits and Night Vision Devices.

Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications.

Inspects, instructs, services and certifies individual and crew equipment.

Order, receive and inventory kits and components.

Resolve shipping discrepancies.

Ensure proper fit of crew member clothing.

Maintain ALSE and NVD for DoS and DI personnel.

Maintain computerized inventories and records to ensure timely and accurate compliance with inspection intervals.

Provides instruction to contractor and host nation personnel regarding the proper use and care of equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

One (1) year verifiable experience as an ALSE technician is required. UH-60, AH-64, CH-47 experience is strongly preferred.

Must possess a certificate of training as a school trained ALSE Technician

Valid US Passport (minimum 2.5 years validity) Required for deployment to Kuwait.

Must have minimum 20/100 near and far vision, correctable to 20/20. Also, must be able to focus night vision devices (NVD) at a distance of at least 20 feet.

Must be able to distinguish color and judge three dimensional depths.

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance, (NAC-I T1 Public Trust). * US Citizenship is required to obtain a T1/CAC NACI Clearance.

Must meet and be able to pass CENTCOM Medical requirements, prior to deployment, while attending CRC training.

Ability to obtain a favorable background check for Kuwait PCC and obtain a Kuwait Visa.

Valid Driver's License is required.

Knowledge & Skills

CMF 92 Supply & Services MOS series or other military / commercial equivalent (92R MOS preferred)

Must have working knowledge of aircrew and aircraft ALSE requirements for extreme environmental and high-risk areas of operation.

Must be able to ascertain ALSE requirements for a multi-type aircraft environment.

Must have knowledge of basic theory of flight and aircraft systems nomenclatures.

Must have knowledge of flight line/ramp safety procedures and aircraft fire-fighting procedures.

Must have knowledge of aviation maintenance data systems and associated documentation/forms.

Must have knowledge of life support equipment maintenance tools and tool control procedures.

Must have knowledge of seat kit survival components.

Must have knowledge of aircrew life raft and life preserver inspections/maintenance.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for up to six hours per day and sit for up to two hours per day.

Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, and ladders and work stands

Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.

May be required to carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds to height of four feet and be required to lift up to 35 pounds to height of 7 feet.

Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sounds .

May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.

Be able to travel to and between remote location(s)

Travel to austere or inhospitable high stress environments may be required.

Ability to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure may be required

May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft

May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles

May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and aircraft

Will be exposed to surface obstructions (ladders, stairs, etc)

May be exposed to chemical, mist, gas, vapors, ultra-violet and infra-red radiation.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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