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Bell Textron Inc.

Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Personal time off
Vacation Time
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance
on-site clinic
pharmacy
Physical therapy
Licensed counselor
Access to employee resource groups

Job Description

Bell Textron Inc. is a leading aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, renowned for pioneering advancements in aviation technology. With a legacy rooted in breaking the sound barrier and advancing tiltrotor systems, Bell continues to shape the future of military and civil aviation through specialized engineering, innovation, and cutting-edge product development. The company is deeply involved in transforming Army Aviation with projects such as the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), part of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort, as well as the Bell 525 Relentless and the High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) programs, which define... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of a Service training program or equivalent technical training
  • Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as a certified AFE/ALSE Technician
  • Proficiency using Army technical manuals and related logistics systems
  • Familiarity with flight equipment management software
  • Ability to perform detailed inspections, maintenance, and repairs on flight equipment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of sewing machine operations and timing adjustments
  • Experience in managing AFE/ALSE shop operations

Job Qualifications

  • A graduate of a Service training program, equivalent technical training courses, or FAA equivalent training courses
  • At least 5 years hands-on experience as a certified AFE/ALSE Technician
  • Experience in using Army Tm's, Army TAAMS system, Air Force Technical Orders system, Training Circulars (Army TC), FedLog, Excel, Aircrew Life Support/Flight Equipment Management system (ALSMS/FERMS)
  • Experience with MUB-20/P-Combat Edge flight equipment, Army Air Warrior systems, NAVAIR, Technical Publications
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Knowledge of sewing machine operations and timing adjustments
  • Experience in AFE/ALSE Shop Management

Job Duties

  • Manages, performs, and schedules inspections, maintenance, and adjustments of assigned aircrew flight equipment / aircrew life support equipment (AFE/ALSE), and inventories assets
  • Inspects, maintains, packs and adjusts aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, night vision and other ocular systems, and other types of AFE/ALSE systems to ensure serviceability based on required specifications and technical publications
  • Disassembles, assembles, inspects, fabricates, cleans, repairs, and packs aerospace system components such as protective/flight clothing, flotation equipment, and emergency evacuation systems
  • Schedules, supervises, and conducts aircrew continuation training on associated flight and survival equipment and systems
  • Maintains database, ALSMS/TERMS, and other computer-generated products to maintain inspection, accountability, inventory, and documentation on AFE/ALSE issued to aircrews or prepositioned on aircraft
  • Ensures proper OSHA, safety standards, SOP, TMs, technical guidelines, and user manual procedures are followed
  • Conducts quality assurance and self-inspections to ensure compliance with policies and directives

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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