Aviation Flight Equipment Apprentice/Journeyman
CurrentAssembles, fits, and maintains helmets. oxygen masks, anti-g suits, harnesses, night vision devices, and survival vests for pilots and aircrew Air Force jet aircraft. Inspects, repacks, repairs Advanced Concept Ejection System II parachutes, drogue chute systems and aircraft survival kits. Conducts tracks, and validates Aircrew Flight Equipment inspections using the Defense Property Accountability System.Performs periodic inspections, functional tests and maintenance on multi-place 1-man life rafts and flotation equipment. Operated and maintained 2,900 inspections for equipment worth $26,000 per A-10 pilot.Supported survival kit supply section inventorying 2,100 assets, completed 3-year forecast and ordered $2,000 worth of items for three units and 83 aircraft.