EMPLOYMENT
Looking for a job in Aircrew Life Support? If I hear about one I’ll post it here.
If you are an employer seeking experienced life support people, e-mail your job announcement to bob.mcelwain@charter.net or tombob@shawneelink.com. It will be posted here where it can be easily found by active duty, former, and retired life supporters.
The civilian contractor at Vance AFB in Oklahoma is currently looking for four life support personnel. Here is the information regarding the job.
Specialist, Life Support - full/time
Responsible for the issuing, modifications, inspection/maintenance and repair of all Aircrew Life Support Equipment. Follows safety and training requirements for Life Support operations and Aircrew Training. Military experience in Life Support essential.
Pay starts at 18.50 per hour. Full benefits: medical, dental, vision. Life and dependant life insurance. Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Short and Long Term Disability. 401k, Union Pension. 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (vacation) to start.
Applications can be printed off the employment page of our website http://www.csc.com/vance. Applications and resume may be sent to kcolleary@csc.com. Sent via fax to 580-213-6401. Or mailed to 71 FTW CSC/HR, 400 Young Road, Ste 101, Vance AFB, OK 73705
Kristi Kristine Colleary
Associate, Human Resources, Vance AFB CSC
400 Young Road, Ste. 101, Vance AFB, OK 73705 Applied Technology Group
p: +1 580-213-7613 | f: +1 580-213-6401 | kcolleary@csc.com | www.csc.com
POSTED: 2 Apr 2010
There are several ALSE contract positions available at Fort Rucker. Those interested should follow the Job Announcement below, and contact John M. Patti at 334-503-3578 or 334-447-4265
Army Fleet Support is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Date: January 12, 2010
Position: Aviation Life Support Systems Technician
Location: To Be Determined
Salary: Furnished to Qualified Applicants
Qualified AFS employees will receive hiring consideration
Job Duties/
Responsibilities: See Attached Job Description
Closing Date: Until filled
To apply, go to www.armyfleetsupport.com, career section.
Resumes should be clearly marked for: AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
TECHNICIAN.
Lesa Hatfield & Adrienne Smith
Recruiting & Staffing
DISTRIBUTION:
Bulletin Boards
Army Fleet Support is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Army Fleet Support LLC - Fort Rucker, Alabama Job Description ? 2008
Also, See General Requirements of All Classifications on page 1
AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (ALSE) TECHNICIAN
SUMMARY: Repairs, modifies fits, maintains, and inspects all items of life support
equipment and instructs personnel in the concepts of Aviation Life Support Equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May be required to adjust and/or operate Aviation Life Support Equipment in flight.
2. Uses and evaluates new Aviation Life Support Equipment.
3. Performs major and minor repairs, modifications, maintenance and inspection of all
items of life support equipment in shop and flight line environments with minimal
supervision, using various types of state of the art diagnostic testers, sewing
equipment and specialty tools.
4. Fits flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachute harnesses, survival vests, Air Warrior
and other items of equipment to assigned military and contractor crewmembers.
This may include specialized flying helmets with sophisticated helmet mounted
devices associated with a specific weapon system.
5. Provides ALSE briefings to customers, employees and crewmembers.
6. Conducts aircrew life support Continuation training classes IAW applicable
manuals and regulations.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs general administrative and technical duties that include serving as a
point of contact for supply and calibration actions involving Aviation Life
Support Equipment.
2. Knowledge of and ability to utilize automated ALSE tracking systems, to enter,
modify, retrieve and or delete ALSE inspection data and requirements.
3. Evaluates prototype ALSE during developmental stage.
4. Operates test equipment in the maintenance and inspection of ALSE.
5. Performs precision soldering on various items associated with specific
communication protection devices, and helmet mounted devices.
6. Instructs aircrew personnel in the operation, use and operator maintenance of
ALSE. Instructs non-air crew personnel and civilians required to participate in
regular and frequent flights on emergency procedures and proper operation and
use of ALSE.
7. Must be able to interpret Army, Air Force, Navy and commercial technical
publications.
8. Performs sensitive items inventory and prepares status reports.
9. May be required to provide mentoring and task specific training to new
hires/cross trained personnel as directed by the supervisor.
10. Must be able to forecast material requirements/repair parts as necessary to
accomplish mission, while maintaining supply economy and discipline
11. Maintains hazardous materials and waste records in facility
12. Performs quality and safety inspections of on-sight equipment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent--General Educational Development (GED)
certificate.
2. Must be a graduate of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army or other
Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) course of instruction Current AFS
employees who meet the education and experience requirements in #1, #3, and #5
will be provided the course of instruction at no cost to the employee. Failure to
successfully complete the course will disqualify the employee for this job
classification.
3. Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in aviation safety related field
or an aircraft maintenance field, or possess a FAA A&P, license. If not a graduate
of one of the schools listed in #2.
4. Must be able to use sketches, electrical diagrams, technical specifications and
drawings in accomplishing work.
5. All applicants must be able to pass an ALSS pre-employment competency
evaluation. (Written and practical).
6. Must possess communication skills necessary for platform instruction and ability
to follow lesson plans/instructor guides.
7. All applicants must be able to acquire and maintain an industrial security
clearance at the Secret level.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. May occasionally assist other classifications in the inspection, fabrication and
repair of ALSE requiring sheet metal or fabric modification.
2. Should be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint, and other applications as required.
3. May be called on to assist in aircraft accident investigations and assist company
safety officer as required.
4. Typical physical demands or activities include climbing, standing, bending,
stooping, pushing, kneeling, reaching and walking. May be required to lift objects
whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities
required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth
perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
https://airwarrior.redstone.army.mil/Forum/CurrentMessages.aspx?Id=2651
Air Force qualified AFE technicians are required for the USAF Space Command Helicopter Maintenance contract recently awarded to M1 Support Services. The positions are at
Minot AFB, Malmstrom AFB and F.E. Warren AFB, two slots each. If you are aware of any interested individuals please have them contact me with resumes at
scott.tiewski@m1services.com
VR,
Scott Tiewski
Program Manager