Experienced C-17 Product Repair/Mod Technician

Experienced C-17 Product Repair/Mod Technician

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Experienced C-17 Product Repair/Mod Technician to support Boeing Global Services in Al Mubarak Air Base Kuwait. This position is part of the on-site C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program maintenance team supporting the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) C-17 aircraft based at Al Mubarak Air Base Kuwait. Applicant will participate in organizational level maintenance activities (e.g. flight line tasks including aircraft servicing, inspections, fault diagnosis and component replacement, and structural repair) associated with day-to-day operations of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to meet KAF mission requirements.

 

Additionally, participation in Intermediate level maintenance activities (e.g. back-shop tasks including component repair, test set operation, battery charging, and scheduled periodic inspections) will be required.

 

This position is required to work one of two shifts Sunday through Thursday, weekends and holidays as required to support the flight line maintenance requirements.

 

This position will start in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. This is a Long-Term Assignment to Al Mubarak Air Base Kuwait. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• English is the primary language of the KAF community on the airbase in Kuwait. All technical data to perform the tasks and training are in English. Competency in reading, comprehension and speaking the English language is necessary.
• Leads the assembly, disassembly and/or modification of systems by the change, removal, replacement or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversee assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Directs troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Oversees validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
• Leads and supervises others to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations).
• Provides training and mentors others.
• Works under minimal direction.

 

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 7+ years of C17 Maintenance experience, either FCC, flight line or HSC work
• Ability to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country
• Ability to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable
• Must be able to obtain work visa depending on requirements of the country.
• Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country as applicable.
• The employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country which includes a clean criminal records check.
• Since you may be placed on an international assignment, your offer is contingent upon your ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which you will be assigned. These clearances are also a contingency for any family members who may be relocating with you.
• Ability to recognize and appreciate cultural differences.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in avionics systems

 

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