Explosive Handler

Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position with up to 10% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

Job Overview
The Explosive Handler supports explosive and energetic material operations in a DoD compliant aerospace environment. This role is responsible for the safe receipt storage transport assembly and
processing of energetic materials munitions and explosive components used in production of munitions for fielded loitering munitions DoD systems. The Explosive Handler ensures all actions adhere to DoD explosives safety standards (e.g. DoDM 4145.26 DESR 6055.09 AFMAN 91-201) and supports operational explosive requirements across engineering logistics and production teams.

Essential Functions
Explosive Material Handling
Conduct safe handling movement preparation and accountability of explosives propellants pyrotechnics and associated energetic devices.
Able to obtain HazMat CDL certification in support of explosive transport operations.
Perform receiving unpacking inventory verification and segregation of energetic materials in accordance with DoD and company standards.
Assemble and integrate secondary explosive components into aerospace subsystems under detailed technical procedures work instructions and engineering drawings.
Assist EOD personnel in conducting assembly of explosive components in support of program requirements.
Safety Compliance and Documentation
Follow all requirements in DESR 6055.09 DoDM 4145.26 and service-specific explosives safety instructions.
Maintain strict adherence to QD criteria hazard classifications compatibility groups and approved site plans.
Support explosive safety inspections and audits.
Maintain logs hazard sheets lot traceability inventory tracking and documentation for all explosive movements and operations.
Facility & Equipment
Maintain magazines designated storage locations and explosive operating facilities in audit-ready condition.
Operate logistic equipment such as forklifts pallet jacks and approved explosive transport vehicles.
Conduct daily weekly and monthly explosive facility inspections.
Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
Strong understanding of explosive safe handling compatibility groups and hazard classifications.
Ability to read and follow technical data packages and engineering work instructions.
Must meet physical requirements for lifting PPE and working within explosive safety environments.
Knowledge of energetic system integration processes.

Education / Certifications
High school diploma or GED; technical school or military training preferred.
Certification in explosive handling (NAVSEA USAF or Army equivalent).
Forklift certification and hazmat training.

Experience
10 years of experience handling explosives munitions or energetic materials OR military MOS such as 89B 2311 AO/GM 2W0.
Prior experience supporting DoD ammunitions storage points (ASPs) Munition Storage Area (MSA).
Prior experience supporting aerospace or unmanned systems.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists hands and/or fingers
Constantly required to lift up to 50 pounds
Constantly experience a high level of noise adverse weather or temperature conditions
Frequently required to operate motor vehicle

Work performed in explosive operating facilities magazines and production environments.
Exposure to energetic materials loud noise heavy equipment and outdoor range conditions.
Requires use of PPE including FR clothing hard hats hearing protection eye protection and grounding straps.

Security Clearance
Current Secret clearance preferred with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret DoD clearance U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.