(AFG-Kabul) C-130H Engine/Propulsion SME

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON GOVERNMENT FUNDING

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The C-130H Engine/Propulsion Subject Matter Expert trainer will assist in curriculum development, instruction and advising related to inspection, maintenance, modification, testing, and repairing propellers, turboprop and turboshaft engines, jet engines, small gas turbine engines, and engine ground support equipment (SE), and management of aerospace propulsion functions and activities for an Afghan Air Force (AAF) C130H Maintenance Squadron. The Afghan Air Force (AAF) C130H 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 C130H Maintenance Squadron engine/propulsion processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

* Mandatory knowledge of mechanical, hydromechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic principles applying to jet and turboprop engines, and propellers; oil analysis principles; wear metal criteria and guidelines; concepts and application of maintenance directives; using and interpreting diagrams and technical publications; and the proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.

* Experience performing or supervising functions involving installation, repair, testing, or modification of engines or propellers.

* Strong analytical, writing skills

* Strong MS Office 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.

* Excellent problem solving skills and ability to timely implement new solutions.

* Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance PRIOR to start and be able to maintain throughout contract.

* Valid US Passport with at least 1 year validity

* Must be able to obtain & maintain an Afghanistan 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.

* Abilty 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; routinely climb / descend stairs; routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders; read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print; and 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:

* Four (4) years of additional specialized experience (8 years’ of total experience) in a military or civilian aviation training environment.

* Former service member with C130H engine/propulsion maintenance experience.

* Currently or previously possess USAF specialty Code 2A671 Aerospace Propulsion with “T” prefix.

* Overseas experience.

* Previous experience training and advising foreign military soldiers.

* The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of USAF Squadron Operations.

* An active, transferable DoD Secret security clearance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or 8 years of equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of educational requirement.

Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS) is a leader in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; advanced cyber solutions; weather and environmental solutions; information-based solutions for law enforcement and homeland security; and training, logistics, engineering, product support, and operational support services and solutions for the mission support, homeland security, space, civil aviation, counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism markets. IIS, which operates at nearly 551 sites in 80 countries, is headquartered in Dulles, VA. and generated $6 billion in 2014 revenues. As a global business, our leaders must have the ability to understand, embrace and operate in a multicultural world — both in the marketplace and in the workplace. We strive to hire individuals who reflect our communities and proactively embrace diversity and inclusion in order to advance our culture, develop our employee and leaders, and grow our marketshare with our clients.”

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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