Summary
Boeing is hiring a Product Repair and Modifications Technician for its C-17 sustainment team at Al Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait. The role covers flight-line and back-shop maintenance, including inspections, fault diagnosis, component repair, testing and aircraft modifications, as well as documenting work and mentoring others. Applicants need at least five years of C-17 maintenance experience and must be able to read, understand and speak English. The position is on-site and may require weekend and holiday work; employment visa sponsorship is available, but U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the required security clearance.
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Product Repair & Modifications Technician
Company:
Boeing Operations International Incorporated Kuwait
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a 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. Applicants will participate in organizational level maintenance activities (e.g. flight line tasks including aircraft servicing, inspections, fault diagnosis and component replacement) 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.
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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
· 5+ years of C17 maintenance experience
· Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country as applicable.
· 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.
Typical Education/ Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 7 or more years' C-17 related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).
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.
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 Boeing U.S. based payroll and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Kuwait law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Kuwait labor and immigration formalities.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance:
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.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (Kuwait)