Mechanical Launch Technician

This occupation encompasses the mechanical duties of development, modification, final check out,

maintenance, adjustment and operation of facility and vehicle systems, including fairings, AGE

(Aerospace Ground Equipment), mechanical, electro-mechanical systems, subsystems and

components. Includes participation in countdown test, structural, hydraulic, propellant, pyrotechnic,

pneumatic, cryogenic, pressured gasses, environmental and contamination control systems and

abort procedures, and post-flight or missile accident recovery programs.

Operate and maintain vehicle/AGE monitoring equipment. Plan assigned work, methods and

sequence of operations. Working from any type of authorized engineering documentation, check

out, maintain, adjust, modify, troubleshoot and make engineer-approved changes. Review test

procedures, and make appropriate recommendations, as needed. Working from sketches, drawings,

wiring diagrams, schematics, manufacturer's specifications, blueprints or other written technical data,

isolate problems and repair or replace failed components in launch vehicles and AGE support

equipment including precision component cleaning, commodity sampling, non-volatile residue (NVR

sampling and the fabrication of new parts. Work from oral instructions for the purpose of assignments

and direction. Install and maintain stainless tubing, braided steel lines, high pressure fittings, purge

systems, air pumps, regulators and other pressured resource distribution systems. Perform minor

maintenance and upkeep for the prevention of corrosion on surfaces while performing authorized

modification, repair or installation of replacement parts.

Perform proofloading of lifting and hoist equipment. Perform pneumatic and hydrostatic testing.

Perform vehicle alignments using precision measuring equipment. Connect or mate electronic

control cable to AGE and associated equipment; operate and maintain vehicle/AGE monitoring

equipment. Operate and monitor control systems supporting launch facility operations or vehicle

environment controls.

Operate, maintain and repair structural, hydraulic, propellant, pneumatic, fluid, cryogenic, pressured

gasses (i.e. nitrogen, helium, breathing air, fuels, oxidizers, etc.) and environmental control systems.

Perform vehicle alignment procedures and accomplish final vehicle acceptance tests and pre/post

launch repair and flushing operations. May be required to maintain certifications in propellant

protective equipment, i.e,(SCAPE); operate portable vapor detectors and perform propellant

operations.

Position ladders and work platforms. Operate Mobile Service Tower (MST) doors, decks, forklifts,

Personnel Aerial Lift devices (PALD), hoist equipment and cranes. Perform and direct crane

operations and handle tag lines. Operate tugs and lifting equipment necessary for the loading and

off-loading of cargo aircraft. Operate consoles and equipment involved in mobile tower movement.