Steam Catapult/Arresting Gear Test Site Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate steam catapult and arresting gear systems in support of aircraft research, development, test, and evaluation activities.
• Support aircraft launch and recovery test events during system certifications, developmental testing, and operational phases.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections, equipment checks, and system configuration verification to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain operational logs, equipment status records, test documentation, and maintenance records in accordance with site procedures and program requirements.
• Interface with government engineers, test directors, maintainers, and aircrew representatives to support mission planning and test execution.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting aircraft carrier catapult and arresting gear systems.
• Prior U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate - Equipment (ABE) qualification and experience performing catapult and arresting gear operational watch station duties.
• Experience supporting aircraft launch and recovery operations aboard aircraft carriers or shore-based test facilities.
• Experience interpreting technical manuals, operating procedures, equipment drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience operating and maintaining aircraft carrier catapult and arresting gear systems.
• Two (2) years or more of RDT&E experience supporting aircraft test programs.
• Experience serving as a watch station qualification trainer, instructor, leading petty officer, or maintenance supervisor.
• Experience supporting shore-based catapult or arresting gear facilities, including developmental or certification testing.
• Knowledge of steam plant operations, industrial utility systems, boilers, accumulators, or high-pressure steam systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems associated with aircraft launch and recovery equipment.

Pay

$98,000 - $147,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.