Survival Equipment Fitter

 

 

OFO No: 684909

 

 

 

 

Other names for Survival Equipment Fitter:

  • Aircraft Survival Equipment Fitter
  • Maritime Survival Equipment Fitter

What is a Survival Equipment Fitter?

A Survival Equipment Fitter is usually found in one of the arms of the military.

For instance:

An Aircraft Survival Equipment Fitter is responsible for the maintenance, repair and testing of both aircraft and personal safety and survival equipment, which includes parachutes and survival clothing.

What does a Survival Equipment Fitter do?

  • checks survival equipment regularly
  • services equipment
  • tests survival equipment
  • trouble-shoots
  • recognises and repairs faults
  • orders new items
  • keeps inventories and records

Are you … ?

  • interested in working in the military
  • responsible?
  • safe conscious?
  • accurate?
  • detail orientated?
  • good with your hands?
  • methodical?
  • organised?

How do I become a Survival Equipment Fitter?

Depending in which field you’d like to become a Survival Equipment Fitter – training may differ. 

For instance:

  • SA AIRFORCE

Artisans who work on aircraft and related equipment all serve a three year apprecticeship. Most of an air force artisan’s qualification will be recognised by the civil aviation industry.

  • SAAF

http://www.saairforce.co.za/recruitment/aviation-maintennance  (The unofficial website on the South African Air Force)

If you’d like to work for another branch of the military – contact the SA Army or SA Navy directly to see whether they are employing or training Survival Equipment Fitters.
 

PATH 1

  • Apprenticeship
  • Trade Test

PATH 2

  • Learnership – Fitness NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
  • Trade Test

PATH 3

  • Learnership – Volunteer Support NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
  • Trade Test

PATH 4

  • Learnership – Navigation and Engineering NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
  • Trade Test

PATH 5

  • Learnership – Lifeguarding NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
  • Trade Test

PATH 6

  • National Certificate: Engineering Studies: N1, N2 and N3
  • These can be done at many TVET (FET) colleges. Check your local college to see what they offer.
  • Workplace experience
  • Trade Test

TRAINING:

  • CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
  • Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
  • To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
  • CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic … or … Paramedic

Is becoming a Survival Equipment Fitter the right career choice for me?