DS2 Employment Requisition **Job Title: F/A-18 Egress Technician **Pay rate (per hour): $30.43 **Site Location: China Lake, California
Job Description: Services, repairs and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Removes/installs canopies, ejection seats, performs periodic maintenance of all cockpit egress and life support systems of moderate difficulty, such as seats, canopies, CADs, heating/cooling systems, utilizing hand tools. Reads and interprets manufacturer’s publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. inspects airframe components for cracks and other damage. Troubleshoot, remove, replace and repair egress and life support system components. Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems. As directed by site operations and site management, be certified as a CDl. Shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects. Minimum requirements: Minimum 60 months Organizational level aircraft maintenance support experience. Must have completed the US Navy/USMC AME “A” School and the Organizational Level F/A-18 E/F Navy Class "C" school in egress and life support systems repair or USMC/USCG equivalent. Must have completed USN/USMC/USCG Basic Aviation Corrosion Control training. Must have a minimum of 36 months experience in F/A-18 E/F Organizational Level Seat Shop maintenance. 24 of the 36 months F/A-18 E/F experience within the last 24 months is strongly preferred. High School graduate or equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a current secret level clearance and be able to maintain it. Must be available to work any shift. Work Environment/Conditions: China Lake Naval Weapons base is remotely located in the Mojave Desert, at an elevation of over 2300 ft above sea level, with temperature highs in summer months sometimes over 100 degrees. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards, fumes or airborne particles. Contact: Chris Obenland, DS2 Recruiting/Career Marketing, (479) 295-9128, chris.obenland@ds2.com.