About the Role
The company is currently seeking a C-17 Product Repair & Modification Technician to support Global Services at Al Mubarak Air Base, Kuwait. This position is part of the on-site C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program maintenance team, which supports the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) C-17 aircraft stationed at the airbase. The technician will engage in both organizational and intermediate level maintenance activities to ensure the functionality and readiness of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in alignment with KAF mission requirements.
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Position Responsibilities
- Participate in organizational level maintenance activities such as flight line tasks, including aircraft servicing, inspections, fault diagnosis, component replacement, and structural repair.
- Engage in intermediate level maintenance activities, including back-shop tasks like component repair, test set operation, battery charging, and scheduled periodic inspections.
- Competency in reading, comprehension, and speaking the English language is necessary as all technical data and training are provided in English.
- Lead the assembly, disassembly, and/or modification of systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
- Oversee assembly, disassembly, or overhaul of aerospace vehicles.
- Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
- Direct troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
- Oversee validation/verification testing of systems and components.
- Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance, including repairs, test results, modifications, and inspection results.
- Inspect components and verify repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
- Lead and supervise others to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of aerospace vehicles (e.g., jacking, towing, system operations).
- Provide training and mentorship to others.
- Work under minimal direction.
Security Clearance Requirements
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance post-start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- 5+ years of C-17 maintenance experience.
- Current (or ability to obtain) U.S. Security Clearance.
- Ability to obtain a work visa depending on the requirements of the country.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Experience in avionics systems.
Typical Education/Experience
Education and experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g., high school diploma/GED) and typically 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., vocational school/Associate + 2 years of related work, Bachelor, etc.).
Relocation and Employment Details
- This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
- Employer is willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Kuwait. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of the company U.S.-based payroll. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, in accordance with applicable Kuwaiti law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Kuwaiti labor and immigration formalities.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer is willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift Details
This is not a shift worker position (Kuwait).
