(AFG-Kabul) Aircraft Engine Mechanic

The completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, parts ordering and propulsion issues.

Repairs, replaces and rebuilds propulsion systems and related components, such as engines, engine modules and accessories, propellers, and propeller control systems; using common and specialized hand tools, power tools, machines and support equipment.

Reads and interprets manufacturer and USAF maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other related documentation to determine feasibility and method of altering or repairing the aircraft propulsion system and its associated components, determining the airworthiness of the system and its associated components and replacement for malfunctioning or damaged components.

Inspects associated components for airworthiness; repairs or replaces defective parts and associated components.

Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces electrical engine wiring and associated components.

Performs miscellaneous duties related to propulsion system servicing, including hydraulic system servicing, engine oil replenishment, system lubrication, etc…

Interacts with company MOC, the customer and manufacturer in matters that concern the airworthiness of the propulsion system, operational readiness of the aircraft and issues related to the troubleshooting of the aircraft’s propulsion.

Must know the maintenance sections of the maintenance manual, the operation and the provisions and applicable parts of Military Maintenance.

Must effectively interact with Company and customer representatives as well as with representatives of on-site business or military entities.

Perform other duties as assigned by the on-site Aircraft Mechanic Sr.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Commitment to company values and ethics

Focus on Results – Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with minimal supervision; is accountable for own actions.

Communications – Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; Provides timely, well organized verbal &written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information.

Teamwork – Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles.

Strategic Planning & Decision-Making – Develops strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities, distinguishing urgent, important and unimportant in order to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people.

Initiative & Innovation – Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges.

Interpersonal Relationships – Builds effective relationships with internal & external customers; ability to work independently and coordinate work with others; resolves conflicts in a professional manner.

Quality & Safety – Adheres to all safety & security policies and regulations; demonstrates quality work that is accurate thorough & efficient.

Continuous Improvement – Examines personal & organizational processes, promotes opportunities for improvement; analyzes successes & failures to learn and improve.

Training & Development – Completes required & suggested training; shows eagerness and capacity to learn; receptive to coaching & feedback.

Integrity – Committed to passionately and consistently promoting a professional culture that is trustworthy, honest, socially responsible, and where differences are respected and valued.

Performance Management – Sets clear expectations & direction for staff; achieves team results consistently; coaches staff to improve; is a positive role model

Leadership – Builds commitment to team, company, mission & customer through effective & frequent communications; promotes an environment of trust; fosters a respectful, energetic & positive work culture.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required

High School diploma or GED.

Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plant License.

Five (5) years’ aviation experience.

Must have experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates and other incomplete data.

Knowledge and understanding of applicable C-130 Maintenance Program.

Preferred

Airframe and Powerplant Certification or military equivalent military job classification

Background working in austere and/or hostile areas

Ten (10) years’ Aviation Maintenance experience.

Three (3) years’ experience with relevant fleet type.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Position is located OCONUS and in an austere environment; work is being performed in a hangar or aviation field environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift and parts, tooling and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including up and down stairs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.