Aircraft Technical Inspector

4 weeks ago


Muḩāfazat al Jahrā, Kuwait Amentum Full time
Aircraft Technical Inspector

The Aircraft Technical Inspector is a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of aircraft maintenance. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining the Quality Control, Environmental, and Safety Programs at the field level in support of assigned aircraft and Support Equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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 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 interpret 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, inspect, and maintain 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.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Shall have five years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience.
  • Shall have at least one year of 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+ 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 and 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 or 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.