Aviation Survival Specialist

Key Responsibilities
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and certify aviation survival and life-support equipment, including:
o Life rafts and flotation systems
o Passenger and crew flotation devices and survival vests
o Emergency oxygen systems
o Personal locator beacons
• Perform maintenance in accordance with:
o FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 135 and 121)
o Approved Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMPs)
o Manufacturer Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)
• Ensure all work complies with company manuals, including:
o General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
o Repair Station Manual (RSM), if applicable
o Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements

• Accurately complete maintenance records, work orders, logbook entries, and component tracking documentation
• Coordinate with maintenance control, quality, and flight operations to support dispatch reliability
• Maintain accountability for tools, test equipment, calibration, and survival equipment inventory
• Support internal audits, FAA inspections, and regulatory compliance activities
• Provide technical support related to survival equipment to maintenance and operations personnel
• Participate in on-call rotations, shift work, or extended hours as required by operations

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an Aviation Survival Technician or Aviation Life Support training program
• Experience maintaining aviation survival or life-support equipment in a regulated environment
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, maintenance documentation, and airworthiness requirements
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, drawings, and regulatory guidance
• Strong attention to detail and safety-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA Part 135 or Part 121 operations
• Familiarity Excel, Word and similar maintenance tracking systems
• Experience working within a Repair Station (14 CFR Part 145)

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and work in warehouse environments
• Willingness to work weekdays, weekends, holidays,
• Must be able to pass required background checks and comply with FAA and company security requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive pay/Vacation time
• Stable, safety-focused Part 135 / Part 121 operating environment
• Opportunities for advancement and technical growth