Product Repair & Modifications Technician

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.

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.