Explosive Handler TEMP

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 company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s 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.

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer:

AEVEX Aerospace 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.

 

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 company's 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 for qualified employees.

 

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.