About the Role:
The C-17 Product Repair/Modifications Technician position supports the company Global Services at Al Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait. This role is part of the on-site maintenance team for the C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program, providing crucial support to the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) C-17 aircraft. The technician will participate in both organizational level maintenance and intermediate level maintenance activities, ensuring that the aircraft meet mission requirements.
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Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the assembly, disassembly, and/or modification of systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to address failures or implement changes.
- Oversee assembly, disassembly, or overhaul of aircraft systems.
- Configure aerospace vehicles and conduct bench testing of equipment.
- Direct troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and electrical faults and repair malfunctioning components.
- Manage validation/verification testing of systems and components to ensure functionality.
- Document procedures and established processes for compliance with contractual and regulatory standards (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications, and inspection results).
- Inspect components and verify repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
- Lead and supervise personnel in tasks associated with the safe handling of aerospace vehicles (e.g., jacking, towing, system operations).
- Provide training and mentorship to other staff members.
- Operate under minimal direction and supervision.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 5+ years of experience in C-17 maintenance.
- Must meet cultural requirements applicable to Kuwait.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, necessitating U.S. Citizenship; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
Typical Education/Experience:
- High School diploma/GED with a minimum of 7 years of C-17 related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., vocational school/Associate's degree plus 2 years of related work, Bachelor's degree, etc.).
- Employment contingent upon successfully satisfying all labor and immigration formalities in Kuwait, including a clean criminal records check.
Relocation and Employment:
- This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
- The employer is willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- This is an international, locally hired position in Kuwait; benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are aligned with Kuwait law, subject to experience and qualifications.
- This role is not contingent upon program award.
Shift:
- The position requires working one of two shifts, Sunday through Thursday, with potential weekend and holiday work to support flight line maintenance activities.
