AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Fresno, California

Salary Range: $31.49 - $36.76 Per Hour

Job Summary: This AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER position, is located in the Aircrew Life Support function, Air Operations Division and is part of the CA 144 FW.

Major Duties:

• THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE POSITION. Indefinite appointment cannot exceed 5 years. Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered. The primary purpose of the AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER, WG-4818-10, is to provide diagnostic, analytical, calibration, investigative research, troubleshooting, in-depth inspections, quality control inspections, certification, testing, evaluation, and maintenance or overhaul of all aircrew life support and chemical defense equipment. Provides formal academic classroom and technical instruction to all pilots/aircrew on all initial and continuation instruction to ensure aircrew survival ability under peacetime or combat operations. Responds and participates as an Air Force aircraft mishap board representative in investigating life support equipment failures/malfunctions associated with mishaps. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Qualifications: General Experience: Possess experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of materials and equipment used in the line of work (helmets, torso harness assemblies, parachutes, survival equipment); Ability to understand written instructions and use reference materials and manuals. AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER, WG-4818-10: Must have 18 months experience which has demonstrated knowledge of aviation life support equipment; Experience reading and interpreting military manuals; Experience in supply procedures and property accountability; Experience collecting information and presenting it to various sized groups; Experience in planning a functional shop maintenance program. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Equipment Inspection Inventory Management Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Product Test and Evaluation

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-12-07