Hourly Aircrew Flight Equipment Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At Draken, we have created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense and allied militaries globally. We are looking for skilled, dedicated Aircrew Flight Equipment Technicians to maintain and operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge todays warriors for tomorrows fight. If you're looking to join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values, apply today!

Draken offers: Competitive pay and benefits, first-day medical coverage, company-matched 401(k) after 60 days and PTO

Job Description

• Qualified in the build-up, inspection, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, parachutes, harnesses, anti-G garments, and other types of AFE equipment. 
• Issues and fits AFE. 
• Ensure all calendar maintenance and inspection items are completed in a timely manner.
• Properly installs and removes aircraft-installed AFE. 
• Uses various types of test equipment such as oxygen testers, leakage testers, radio testers, and other types of testers to conduct reliability testing and troubleshooting on AFE. 
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as required. 
• Maintains inspection and accountability documentation on AFE equipment issued to aircrews or prepositioned on aircraft. 
• Complies with all safety, training and applicable PWS requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Required qualifications in all aspects of maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and fitting flight equipment to include helmets, oxygen masks, survival gear, and parachute packing.
• Requires at least 2 years experience conducting training in the proper use of flight equipment, land and water survival, hanging harness, and ejection seat training.
• Requires at least 4 years experience with US military regulations/ instructions governing the maintenance, inspection, and use of flight and life support equipment.
• Requires at least 2 years experience working on aircrew life support equipment on fighter or trainer aircraft.
• Experience leading an aircrew life support and flight equipment shop is preferred.
• Must obtain/maintain secret security clearance.
• Must be able to work all shifts.
• Must be able to travel as part of a team.
• High School / GED required.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Environment ranges from office to hangar and flight line. Extensive sitting to climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.
• Special vision abilities required are close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/proof-us-citizenship-and-identification-when-applying-a-job

https://www.e-verify.gov

• Background Check required
• Drug Screening Required
• Security clearance may be required

EEO STATEMENT 

Draken International is a drug-free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email hr@drakenintl.com or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.