AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic, Position Description Number D0115000 and is part of the 158th Maintenance Squadron Command of the Vermont Air National Guard. ***This position is also advertised to Active Guard Reserve Airmen under announcement number MVA-AF-26-25

Duties

• The primary purpose of this position is to perform on and off equipment maintenance on aircraft egress systems, such as aircraft ejection seats, extraction and escape systems, egress components of jettison canopies, explosive components of escape hatches and doors, and egress trainers. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Troubleshoots, installs, removes, repairs. modifies, adjusts, inspects, and tests components as regulators, flow indicators, actuator motors, thruster and positioning mechanisms, seat actuators, catapult guide rails, ejection seats, rocket packs, and canopies, etc. Inspects for safety, serviceability, and maintainability of systems prior to installation, removal, repair, or adjustments of components and insures 2. Inspects pressurization system air pressure gauges for sufficient pressure and bottles and regulators for general condition and serviceability. Checks canopy and capsule structure and associated seals, latches, and locks for damage and security. Installs and maintains Jet Assistance Take Off (JATO) systems when applicable. Isolates the malfunction and takes necessary corrective action. Positions, repairs, and adjusts required aerospace ground equipment, such as rail extensions, hoists, slings. dollies, and trailers used in performing maintenance tasks. 3. Performs installation, modification, and repair of aircraft egress systems. Solves unusual installation and maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, schematic and wiring diagrams, applicable technical publications, and analyzing construction and operating characteristics of egress systems. Selects proper maintenance and repair procedures and corrects the malfunction and/or defective equipment. Diagnoses recurring malfunctions and recommends corrective action by initiation of Quality Deficiency Reports, proposed modifications, or other appropriate action. Performs Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO'S) related to egress systems. 4. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as CRI, FRI and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling. heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment. or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. **PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this position.