Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician

The mission of Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS) is to provide Maintenance, Supply, Logistics, and Technical Support Services that meet or exceed customer requirements. GLSS delivers effective, quality services and builds customer satisfaction through continuous performance and process improvements. GLSS is AS9100, ISO
9001 certified by NSF-ISR. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, GLSS is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation, Inc (S3). Global Logistics Support Services, (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, is seeking an Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician I to support operations at NAS Norfolk, VA.

The Aircraft Flight Survival Equipment Tech I is responsible for disassembling, repairing, testing, troubleshooting, examining, fitting, modifying, maintaining, installing, and determining the serviceability of aircraft survival and flight equipment such as helmets, torso harness assemblies, preservers, parachutes, life rafts, chemical and biological protective devices, survival kits, oxygen masks, and anti-G-suits.

• The work includes operational and circuit checks of emergency signaling and communication devices such as survival radios and beacons.
• The work requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance procedures, pyrotechnic and explosive devices, and aircraft egress systems.
• Work requires familiarity with the aircraft assigned to the unit and detailed knowledge of the operation and characteristics of aircraft survival and flight equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain proper usage and operation of the equipment.

• Military Service School Certificate of Training in Aircrew Flight Survival Equipment Maintenance and Repair.
• CH-53 and/or MH-60S Maintenance Experience highly desirable.
• Requires an active Secret Security Clearance.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.