Evacuation/Aircraft Technician

Job Description

About the job Evacuation/Aircraft Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform major & minor assembly, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, testing & disposition of various types of components & accessories as required to overhaul slides and life rafts.

Overhaul of pressurized cylinders and regulators, including hydrostatic testing (HST) of bottles.

Folding and packing evacuation slides into compartments.

Repair of composite compartments and fabrics.

Follow quality procedures and technical documentation accurately.

Maintain high levels of quality.

Comply with all rules and regulations of company including, but not limited to: Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, International Trade Compliance and Human Resources.

Complete assigned tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual skills.

Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

When not overhauling slides the candidate will be required to support other maintenance activities in Components including the AMS and Cargo business unit.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience is required.

Ability to utilize computer systems (SAP, MS Office, Etc.) to input & retrieve information.

Must be available for overtime, including extended workdays and weekends.

Comply with EH&S policies and procedures at all times, including wearing appropriate PPE. Attend EH&S training as required.

Report unsafe practices and/or conditions to the appropriate individuals to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.

Recommend improvements to EH&S practices in order to create a safer workplace.

The ability to interpret schematics and/or technical drawings.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

100% of time spent on the production floor with occasional loud noise, requiring safety glasses.

Constant daily exposure to adhesive and solvent vapors.

Constant daily pushing and pulling of material.

Minimal exposure to machinery with moving parts.

Ability to use and manipulate clamps, brushes (with gloves on), pushers, scissors, seam tape and talc.

May need to carry materials