Aircrew Flight Equipment Tech – CBA Malmstrom, MT

Aircrew Flight Equipment Tech I – CBA – (Malmstrom, MT)

Job Category
:
Installation And Maintenance

Requisition Number
: AIRCR
016890

• Posted :
  February 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $43.18 USD per hour

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• GLST2 - GLB STRK Malm MT
• Malmstrom AFB
• Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402, USA

• GLST2 - GLB STRK Malm MT
• Malmstrom AFB
• Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402, USA

Inspects, maintains, packs and adjusts aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems and aircrew chemical defense systems.

Repairs fabric and rubber components, including protective clothing and flotation equipment. Evaluates problems and determines feasibility of repair or replacement related to inspecting and repairing fabric and rubber equipment. Evaluates work orders for fabrication of authorized items. Installs and removes aircraft-installed AFE. Uses various types of test equipment such as oxygen testers, leakage testers, radio testers, and other types of testers to conduct reliability testing on aircrew flight equipment and aircrew chemical defense ensembles (ACDE).

Maintains inspection and accountability documentation on life sustaining appliances issued to aircrews or prepositions on aircraft. In addition, employee will be trained to become certified on certain ground handling tasks such as towing, jacking, refuel/defuel. Although not the primary duties the employee should be prepared to perform when tasked.

ADDITIONAL JOB

ACTIVITIES:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Complete AFE and possibly site related tasks as assigned by AFE Lead.
• Issuing/maintaining/inspecting weapons for aircrew (9mm pistol).
• issuing/maintaining/inspecting munitions (flares/smokes).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Candidates may work in and around aircraft with loud noises.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of the prior Aircrew Life Support (AFSC 1T1X1) and/or Survival Equipment (AFSC 2A7X4) technical training courses (or equivalent), sister-service equivalent courses, or FAA certified equivalent background.
• Certified AFE personnel must have at least 1 year experience within the last 5 years.
• Proficient in AFE inspection and maintenance procedures for the effects of what temperature and humidity have on fabrics; characteristics of rubberized items; solvent, heat and pressure effects on rubber; proper handling, use and disposal of hazardous waste, materials, and pyrotechnics
• Proficient in aircrew flight and chemical defense equipment inspections, fitting, and maintenance procedures and supply procedures.
• Weapon handling certification and clear Lautenberg records are required.
• Must also be proficient in related technical information, policies, procedures, techniques, and equipment..

Benefits Include the Following:

• Retirement Plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

The standard CBA pay for this position is currently at $43.18

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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