Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician

Canvas Inc. • Bakersfield, CA

2d

About The Position

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner. Duties: Direct work with Full Pressure Suits (FPS), helmets, and aircrew flight equipment, specifically providing technical and functional support for U-2 specific/high-altitude life-sustaining equipment. Operating and maintaining special purpose test equipment used to inspect FPS and life support components, especially those specific to high-altitude systems. The Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical flight and survival equipment, ensuring aircrew safety and mission readiness. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of aircraft systems, material properties, and safety protocols, along with the ability to perform precise repairs and training. The Contractor will inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, install, modify, and adjust a wide range of aircrew flight equipment, including full pressure suits, helmets, survival kits, parachutes, and emergency communication devices, utilizing knowledge of assigned aircrafts’ equipment and related supply procedures. The Contractor will conduct advanced reliability testing on aircrew flight equipment and survival components using specialized test equipment (e.g., oxygen, leakage, radio testers), applying knowledge of Technical Orders and Manuals. The Contactor will maintain accurate inspection and accountability documentation for all issued or prepositioned equipment and conduct periodic inventories. Demonstrating meticulous record-keeping and proficiency in inventory control procedures. The Contractor will create, modify, and repair articles of complex design and construction, utilizing diverse fabrics and materials (including common and newly developed), considering performance characteristics and properties such as dimensional stability, abrasion resistance, and heat sensitivity. The Contractor will plan work when detailed specifications are unavailable, using shop mathematics (fractions, equations, plane measurements) and sketching to calculate dimensions and create intricate cutting layouts. The Contractor may instruct unit personnel on the theory, use, and OJT procedures for maintaining FPS components based on experience level. The Contractor will provide advisory support to management on maintenance procedures evaluating processes and recommending improvements, based on deep understanding of maintenance and repair processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD or other United States Government (USG) ISR/SOF Organizations. OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct work with Full Pressure Suits (FPS), helmets, and aircrew flight equipment, specifically providing technical and functional support for U-2 specific/high-altitude life-sustaining equipment.
• Operating and maintaining special purpose test equipment used to inspect FPS and life support components, especially those specific to high-altitude systems.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, install, modify, and adjust a wide range of aircrew flight equipment, including full pressure suits, helmets, survival kits, parachutes, and emergency communication devices, utilizing knowledge of assigned aircrafts’ equipment and related supply procedures.
• Conduct advanced reliability testing on aircrew flight equipment and survival components using specialized test equipment (e.g., oxygen, leakage, radio testers), applying knowledge of Technical Orders and Manuals.
• Maintain accurate inspection and accountability documentation for all issued or prepositioned equipment and conduct periodic inventories.
• Create, modify, and repair articles of complex design and construction, utilizing diverse fabrics and materials (including common and newly developed), considering performance characteristics and properties such as dimensional stability, abrasion resistance, and heat sensitivity.
• Plan work when detailed specifications are unavailable, using shop mathematics (fractions, equations, plane measurements) and sketching to calculate dimensions and create intricate cutting layouts.
• Instruct unit personnel on the theory, use, and OJT procedures for maintaining FPS components based on experience level.
• Provide advisory support to management on maintenance procedures evaluating processes and recommending improvements, based on deep understanding of maintenance and repair processes.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for Exemplary Individual Performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level