ABOUT THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Description

The Safety Equipment Technician is a specialized aeronautical tradesman responsible for the inspection, maintenance, servicing of safety gears and survival equipment to ensure operational readiness of aircraft. This includes ejection seats, parachutes, life-saving gear and aircrew survival systems. The safety equipment trade is critical in ensuring aircrew safety, survivability, and emergency preparedness, directly contributing to flight safety and mission assurance within the Sri Lanka Air Force. Safety Equipment Technicians operate within flying formations and specialized workshops in engineering formations under the supervision of supervision of Aeronautical Engineering officers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance of safety and survival equipment
Ejection seat and escape system maintenance
inspection, testing and functional checks
Fault diagnosis and rectification
Storage and preservation of life support components
Ground handling and safety procedures
Tool and equipment management
Documentation and record maintenance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Nationality	Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka
Age	Not less than 18 years and not more than 23 years as at 01 August 2026.
Civil Status	Unmarried
Height	Male: 162 cm Female: 157 cm
Weight / BMI	Male: 17 < BMI < 26 Female: 17 < BMI < 25
Chest (Male)	32 Inches
Color Vision	CP2
Visual Acuity	6/6 each eye (without spectacles and lenses)

GCE O/L REQUIREMENTS

Passes in 06 subjects at the GCE (O/L) Examination in not more than two sittings, including Simple (S) passes in Sinhala or Tamil, English language. Furthermore, a Credit (C) pass for Mathematics or Science is mandatory.
or
Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exam or Cambridge International Ordinary Level exams Passes in 06 subjects in not more than two sittings including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Furthermore, a grading having marks equivalent or higher than a credit pass in GCE O/L for Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics is mandatory.
and
While inducting personnel to Aero Electrical & Instrument Trade, priority would be given to personnel who have successfully completed a two (02) years fulltime National Certificate Course in Engineering Craft Practice (Electronics / Electrical) at a Technical College recognized by the Ministry of Vocational and Technical Training or equivalent. Further, candidates with NVQ level qualification / training on mechanical subjects from a reputed institute and work experience would be an added advantage while considering for Air Frame and Aero Engine trades.

APPLICATION

Full name (As per National Identity Card) *

National Identity Card Number *

Nationality *

Permanent Address *

Present Postal Address *

Province *

District *

Nearest Police Station to Permanent Address *

Nearest Air Force Camp to Permanent Address *

Electorate *

Grama Niladhari Division *

Grama Niladhari Division Number *

Date of Birth *

Email address

Gender *

Civil Status *

Height (cm) *

Weight (Kg) *

Chest (cm) *

Telephone Number *

WhatsApp Number *

Educational Qualifications *

Ordinary Level

School *

Index No *

Year *

Advanced Level
(Not mandatory)

School *

Index No *

Year *

Achievements in sports /extra curricular activites *

Details of previous services in the Armed Forces if any

Have you applied earlier to join the Sri Lanka Air Force or any of the Armed Services or Police?
Yes No

If so give details and the outcome of such applications:

Professional Qualifications

Other achievements of note

* I hereby certify and declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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Safety Equipment Technician (Male/ Female) - Regular

ABOUT THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

GCE O/L REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION