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?
