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Aircraft Egress Technician

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $43/hr. on W2
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Sep 05, 2025
Job Title: Aircraft Egress Technician Location: New Orleans, LA 70143 Duration: 12 months assignment with possible extension until 2027 Shift Schedule: 6:30 am-3:00 pm (9x80 Work Schedule) Pay Rate: $43/hr. on W2 without benefits Job Description: We are searching for F/A-18 Seats Technician (Navy AME) willing to work on 1st shift at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Role & Responsibilities: Technician maintains the following: Aircraft seats and canopy ejection systems, Gaseous O2, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cockpit heat, pressurization and ventilation Remove and install Oxygen system valves, gauges, converters and regulators. Remove, install, inspect and rig ejection seats, Cartridge Actuation Devices (CADS), shoulder harnesses and lap belts. Perform Daily, pre and post flight and periodic aircraft inspections. Perform flight operation activities to include daily, turnaround, launch and recovery including plane captain activities Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul. Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment. Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components. Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results). Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Oversees training. Works under general direction. Works under general direction. Prioritizes quality, product and people safety. Required Experience: Aircraft maintenance. Experience working with ejection systems. Maintenance experience working on removal, install, inspection of aircraft systems/tools. Day to Day: Working on ejection seats on F18 aircraft. Working with the team repairs, installs, inspections of seat mechanics and systems. Education: Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).