(AFG-Kabul) C-130H Aerospace Ground Equipment SME

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON GOVERNMENT FUNDING

JOB DESCRIPTION:

C-130H Aerospace Ground Equipment Subject Matter Expert trainer will assist in curriculum development, instruction and advising related to maintaining of aerospace ground equipment (AGE) to support aircraft systems or subsystems and management of AGE functions and activities. The Afghan Air Force (AAF) C-130H Maintenance Squadron Training program provides personnel for training services as curriculum developers, instructors and advisor personnel.

The SME shall participate in team, technical, and working group meetings as required; prepare and present briefings to the US Government as related to this effort; responsible to function within the RTN staff; provide inputs to WFF/WTA management; participate in the planning process and recommend improvement opportunities.

WORK LOCATION: Kabul Air Wing, Harmid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan or other location in Afghanistan as required.

REQUIRED HOURS:

Work may include nights, holidays, and weekends on short notice. Standard will be to conduct training six (6) days per week for up to ten (10) hours per day while at OCONUS work site(s) and a standard 40 hour work week while in CONUS.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinate with USAF advisors on a daily basis

* Develop products and train various AAF aircrew and leadership.

* Adhere to all scheduled timelines, milestones, delivery schedules and administrative requirements.

* Ensure timely problem identification and development of corrective action plans impacting the contract.

* Develop curriculum, train, advise, assist and mentor AAF squadron personnel, as required, in the establishment of and long term sustained management of AAF C-130H Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment processes.

* Train students to: Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AGE. Inspect, test, and operate AGE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. Diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. Operate, clean, inspect, and service AGE towing vehicles. Maintain vehicle forms. Provide dispatch service for AGE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. Diagnose malfunctions and repairs AGE. Advise and perform troubleshooting on AGE before assigning repair action. Inspect and approve completed maintenance actions. Prepare AGE for storage and mobility deployment. Solve repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications. Use automated maintenance system to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions. Analyze and repair ground support equipment using conventional and digital multimeters , voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. Maintain external fuel and grounding systems. Store, handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material and waste according to environmental standards. Plan and organize AGE maintenance activities. Establish production controls and standards. Interpret and implement policy directives and instructions pertaining to maintenance, including environmentally safe maintenance practices. Determine resource requirements, including facilities, training, equipment, and supplies. Inspect maintenance activities, evaluates resource use, and recommends corrective actions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Four (4) years of specialized experience in a military or civilian aviation training environment.

* Must have a good understanding of USAF Squadron Operations

* Mandatory knowledge of principles of electricity, electronics, general mechanics, heating, refrigeration, pneumatics, hydraulics, and reciprocating and turbine engines ; troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and modifying equipment; use of automated maintenance systems ; application of maintenance management techniques; interpretation of maintenance directives, technical publications, drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics; and proper identification, handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste materials.

* Must be able to obtain an active US Secret clearance and be able to maintain throughout contract.

* Strong analytical, writing skills
* Experience/sensitivity with diverse cultures

* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

* Experience preparing written correspondence and information products for staff and “Required Skills” and “company employees.

* Valid US Passport with at least 1 year validity

* Must be able to obtain & maintain an Afghan visa

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

* Include but are not limited to the wear of body armor and helmet Personal Protective Gear, unassisted lifting and carrying of duffle bags not exceed the weight of 70 lbs per piece, and the unassisted movement over uneven terrain.

* Must be willing to work and live in Afghanistan with an understanding that there could be further assignments to any location in Afghanistan based upon the needs of the U.S. Government, to include hostile and austere areas.

* Must be able to attend and pass USG deployment requirements at CONUS Replacement Center (CRC), Fort Bliss, Texas or equivalent location.

* Must meet the medical requirements for the position being offered as determined by a pre-employment medical screening and in accordance with published CRC and USCENTCOM medical deployment standards.

* Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to eight (8) hours per day and sit for up to three (3) hours per day.

* Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.

* Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders.

* Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print.

* Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

* Employee will be required to work and live in a potentially hostile environment, at remote locations, and under austere conditions.

* Employee may be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, under extreme weather conditions, within a hostile environment.

* The individual may be exposed to extreme noise from aircraft, hostile fire, and other acts of aggression associated with this region.

* Contractor personnel shall comply with all theater command policies, regulations, and General Orders. All tours are unaccompanied

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Former United States service member with C-130H Aerospace Ground Equipment maintenance experience.

* Currently or previously possess USAF specialty Code 2A472 Electrical & Environmental with “T” prefix

* Overseas experience

* Previous experience training and advising foreign military soldiers

* Active DoD Secret security clearance

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of educational requirement.

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