Aircraft Technical Inspector (CH47) - Buehring, Kuwait

The CH47 Aircraft Technical Inspector is responsible for maintaining the Quality Control, Environmental and Safety Programs at the field level in support of assigned aircraft and Support Equipment.

• Inspect, remove, install, repair, replace, modify, disassemble, reassemble, and calibrate complex aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems in accordance with maintenance manuals, test procedures and other military publications.

• Perform the receiving, in-process, final quality, flight safety inspections and functional operational tests during organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance, modification and repair of military tactical aircraft systems or associated components.

• Approve or reject work accomplished by field team members to ensure compliance with customer specifications, standards, and technical data.

• Review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions to complex repair situations.

• Perform analysis of defects and interprets quality control rejection and failure trends.

• Monitor safety, training, and certification requirements.

• Using checklists, perform daily work site Safety Inspections and Foreign Object Damage Inspections.

• Monitor tool control programs, inspects, and maintains records to ensure that measuring and test equipment meets calibration requirements.

• Maintain Quality, Safety, Training and Certification Records.

• Coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative concerning quality matters, mandatory inspection points and final acceptance inspection of contract end items or services.

• Inspect forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Shall have five years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience.

• Shall have at least one-year experience inspecting CH47 aircraft assigned.

• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired, certification of education level is required.

• Shall possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P).

• If no A&P, shall have a minimum five-year experience as an aircraft inspector on the CH47 airframe they will be inspecting.

• Shall hold a valid (current) FAA Inspection Authorization (IA). If no IA, shall have a minimum five-year experience as an aircraft inspector on the CH47 airframe they will be inspecting.

• Must be in possession of a U.S. Passport and be able to travel internationally with minimum 6 blank pages and 2 plus year validity on expiration date of passport at the time of hiring.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.

• Must be able to pass Army MOD Medical for deployment.

• Must be able to obtain Kuwait Visa.

Knowledge & Skills

• Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified, and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system.

• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks.

• Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment.

• Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair of replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.

• Must have skill in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.

• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds.

• May work in maintenance shop or outside.

• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.

• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.

• May be expected to work in austere environments and all-weather conditions.