Flight Safety Survival Equipment Tech

Job Number 11330

Standard Job Description

You will be the Flight Safety Survival Equipment Tech for the team which is responsible for ensuring aircrew flight equipment readiness.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Flight Safety Survival Equipment Tech you will be responsible for maintaining and certifying critical aircrew survival equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing periodic and scheduled tests, inspections, and maintenance on aircrew flight equipment including parachutes, survival kits, helmets, oxygen masks, and pressure suits.
• Ensuring proper size and fitment of aircrew ensemble and certify equipment as safe for flight.
• Working directly with aircrew to troubleshoot and resolve problems with flight equipment.
• Properly recording all inspection and maintenance actions using technical data, blueprints, and vendor instructions.
• Utilizing basic hand tools and occasionally work irregular shifts to support flying operations.

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, apply their knowledge while using cutting edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Palmdale, CA .

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

• U-2 Pilot Equipment
• Experience in Aircrew Flight Equipment
• Experience in Flightline Operations
• Use of Air Force Technical Orders or Equivalent such as Manuals.

Desired Skills

• FAA Senior/Master Parachute Rigger's Certificate
• Explosives Handling
• Egress System experience/qualifications (e.g. ejection seats)
• Liquid and/or Gaseous Oxygen Handling

Pay Information

• $31.43 - $53.80

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.