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Aircraft Ejection Seat Overhaul Technician

The Aircraft Ejection Seat Overhaul Technician is a skilled technical expert responsible for comprehensive inspection, complex repair, precision overhaul, and rigorous testing of ejection seats and their life-critical components in accordance with detailed technical specifications, engineering drawings, and stringent regulatory standards. This role is essential to maintaining the highest levels of aircrew safety, product quality, and operational readiness while ensuring full compliance with all applicable procedures and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive Overhaul & Repair: Perform repairs, overhauls, and recondition of ejection seats and associated components, restoring full operational capability across multiple Martin-Baker platforms, including Mk10, Mk14, and Mk16 ejection seats.

Explosive Handling & Safety: Safely de-arm ejection seats, ensuring all explosive elements are properly managed and the seat is rendered safe for maintenance operations.

Functional Testing & Calibration: Execute precise testing, troubleshooting, and adjustments to verify that all ejection seat components operate within defined performance parameters and comply with safety regulations.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Maintain meticulous records, reports, and technical documentation to ensure strict compliance with industry standards, government regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.

Test Equipment Maintenance: Perform calibration, routine servicing, and preventive maintenance on specialized testing apparatus, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results in line with applicable standards.

Technical Expertise & Support: Facilitating efficient troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues.

Process Adherence & Continuous Improvement: Strictly follow Martin-Baker America work instructions, operational procedures, and safety protocols, while actively contributing to process enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality and efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills:

Extensive hands-on experience in the overhaul, repair, and maintenance of aircraft ejection seat systems, with a preference for work in aerospace or defense applications.

In-depth knowledge of technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and relevant specifications, with the ability to accurately interpret and execute complex instructions.

Proven ability to perform precision work with unwavering attention to detail, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards in a mission-critical environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to diagnostics, root cause analysis, and effective resolution of technical issues.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with internal teams, customers, and cross-functional partners.

Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as required to support customer field operations and on-site maintenance needs.

Essential Skills and Experience

At least minimum of five years' experience in the support and maintenance of ejection seats and ejection seat components.

Demonstrate expertise in mechanical ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, technical manuals, and engineering documentation.

Extensive hands-on experience in the overhaul, repair, and maintenance of aircraft ejection seat systems, with a preference for work in aerospace or defense applications.

In-depth knowledge of technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and relevant specifications, with the ability to accurately interpret and execute complex instructions.

Proven ability to perform precision work with unwavering attention to detail, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards in a mission-critical environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to diagnostics, root cause analysis, and effective resolution of technical issues.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with internal teams, customers, and cross-functional partners.

Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as required to support customer field operations and on-site maintenance needs.

Desired Skills and Experience

At least three years' experience with Martin-Baker Aircraft Company ejection seats is preferred.

Prior military experience and graduation from U.S. Navy/Marine Corps AME/PR "A" school or U.S. Air Force equivalent preferred.

Communications

Position requires the ability to clearly communicate oral and written information to subordinates, peers, superiors, and customers.

Technical Ability

Position requires an understanding of the maintenance of ejection seat systems from component replacement to overhaul. Position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Must have the ability to accurately understand and interpret product drawings, and specifications of moderate complexity.

Leadership

Martin-Baker America promotes servant leadership for all employees. Position requires the ability to lead activities in area of professional expertise.

For a complete list of job responsibilities, experience, and skills required, please see the full job description.

Employment is contingent on a favorable background check and drug/alcohol screening.

To apply go to: https://martinbakeramerica.isolvedhire.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Martin-Baker America is a government contractor and provides priority consideration to veterans.

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