Chapel Hill, NC3 days ago
Key Responsibilities Support aircraft launch and recovery operations in operational environments; assist with aircraft handling, movement, spotting, and securing of aircraft and equipment on flight decks and flight lines; operate aviation support equipment and systems used in aircraft operations; perform inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign object damage (FOD) prevention and emergency readiness; assist with emergency response and training drills related to aviation operations; support administrative and maintenance control activities as required. Work Environment Work primarily in shipboard and shore station aviation environments, including flight decks, hangar bays, and flight lines; exposure to jet blast, rotor wash, noise, heat, weather, and moving equipment is routine; operations occur in a wide range of climates at sea and ashore and often follow the tempo of flight operations, including nights, weekends, and deployments.