Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent is required. One (1) year verifiable experience as an ALSE technician. Must possess a certificate of training as a school trained ALSE Technician. Valid US Passport (minimum 2.5 years validity) Required for deployment to Germany. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance, NAC-I T1 Public Trust. US Citizenship is required to obtain a T1/CAC NACI Clearance. Must meet and be able to pass CENTCOM Medical requirements, prior to deployment. Ability to obtain a favorable background check for Kuwait PCC and obtain a Kuwait Visa.
Description
The Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Technician serves as focal point for all logistics and repair functions for all supplied ALSE, first aid kits and Night Vision Devices.Principal AccountabilitiesInspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications. Inspects, instructs, services and certifies individual and crew equipmentOrder, receive and inventory kits and componentsResolve shipping discrepanciesEnsure proper fit of crew member clothingMaintain ALSE and NVD for DoS and DI personnelMaintain computerized inventories and records to ensure timely and accurate compliance with inspection intervalsProvides instruction to contractor and host nation personnel regarding the proper use and care of equipmentPerform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements:High School diploma or equivalent is required. One (1) year verifiable experience as an ALSE technician. Must possess a certificate of training as a school trained ALSE Technician. Valid US Passport (minimum 2.5 years validity) Required for deployment to Germany. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance, NAC-I T1 Public Trust. ** US Citizenship is required to obtain a T1/CAC NACI Clearance. Must meet and be able to pass CENTCOM Medical requirements, prior to deployment. Ability to obtain a favorable background check for Kuwait PCC and obtain a Kuwait Visa. Knowledge & SkillsCMF 92 Supply & Services MOS series or other military/commercial equivalent (92R MOS preferred)Must have working knowledge of aircrew and aircraft LSE requirements for extreme environmental and high risk areas of operationMust be able to ascertain LSE requirements for a multi-type aircraft environmentMust have knowledge of basic theory of flight and aircraft systems nomenclaturesMust have knowledge of flight line/ramp safety procedures and aircraft fire-fighting proceduresMust have knowledge of aviation maintenance data systems and associated documentation/formsMust have knowledge of life support equipment maintenance tools and tool control proceduresMust knowledgeable of principles of instructionMust have knowledge of seat kit survival componentsMust have knowledge of aircrew life raft and life preserver inspections/maintenanceThe ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) through Department of State Background Investigation is a condition of continued employmentMust possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport before assignment, this includes renewal and additional pages if applicable. Physical Requirements/Working EnvironmentMust be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for up to six hours per day and sit for up to two hours per dayMust be able to climb stairs, ramps, and ladders and work standsMust be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shouldersMay be required to carry, push or pull up to 50 poundsMay be required to lift up to 50 pounds to height of four feet and be required to lift up to 35 pounds to height of 7 feetMust be able to communicate by voice and detect soundsMust be able to distinguish color and judge three dimensional depthsMay be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, etcMust have minimum 20/100 near and far vision, correctable to 20/20. Also must be able to focus night vision devices (NVD) at a distance of at least 20 feetBe able to travel to and between remote location(s)Travel to austere or inhospitable high stress environments may be requiredAbility to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure may be requiredMay be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraftMay be exposed to fumes or airborne particlesMay be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and aircraftWill be exposed to surface obstructions (ladders, stairs, etc)May be exposed to chemical, mist, gas, vapors, ultra-violet and infra-red radiation.