(AFG) Maintenance Supervisor FW DHC-8

Job Summary

The* Maintenance Supervisor FW* is responsible for the maintenance of all aircraft, ground support equipment (GSE), fuel handling equipment and other aviation related assets in support of the U.S. Department of State (DoS), Bureau for Diplomatic Security (DS), under oversight from the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A) in the Republic of Iraq.

Principal Accountabilities

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  Assists the Maintenance Manager by providing guidance, direction and oversight of all FOBs to ensure systemic processes and procedures are in place to ensure the provision of safe and reliable aircraft for our customer

  
  


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  Works in partnership with senior management, quality control and operations to ensure all Federal Aviation Administration, Original Equipment Manufacturer, and Department of Defense requirements for contract standards are maintained

  
  


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  The primary focus is contract compliance to support Department of State’s Iraq Aviation Support Services and ensure sufficient assets and personnel are available to support the mission, establish and sustain procedures to ensure all mechanics meet the statement of work and contract certification requirements

  
  


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  Major additional duties and focus areas include trend analysis, process and procedural compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across the contract

  
  


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  Determines standardized procedures and work schedules to improve efficiency of subordinates

  
  


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  Performs other duties as assigned

  
  

Knowledge & Skills

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  CMF 15 aviation MOS series or other military or commercial equivalent

  
  


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  A FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P;) License required

  
  


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  FAA Inspector Authorization (IA) desired

  
  


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  In-depth working knowledge of military, commercial, and FAA technical publications

  
  


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  Must possess a current US passport or the ability to obtain one before assignment

  
  


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  Possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) through the Department of State background Investigations is a condition of employment

  
  


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  A current MRPT is desired

  
  

Experience & Education

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  Nine (9) to twelve (12) years minimum aircraft maintenance experience

  
  


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  Bachelor’s degree is required or fourteen (14) years aircraft maintenance experience with an Associate’s Degree or 18 years of experience without degree

  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

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  Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to three (3) hours per day and sit for up to five (5) hours per day

  
  


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  May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. to the height of 4 feet and be required to lift up to 20 lbs. to a height of 7 feet

  
  


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  May be required to carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds

  
  


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  On occasion must be able to lift up to 80 pounds

  
  


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  Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders

  
  


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  Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs

  
  


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

  
  


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  Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print

  
  


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  Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ears

  
  


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  Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths

  
  


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  Must be able to read and interpret hand and type written print instructions

  
  


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

  
  


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  Will be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure

  
  


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  May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft

  
  


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  May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft

  
  

Travel

• Travel to and between CONUS and OCONUS locations as requested is required

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 Prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin and requires affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees treated, without regard to race, sex, color, genetic information, religion, or national origin. (Enforcement Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs).

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS

Job Posting: Apr 4, 2016, 2:57:29 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: INL-1601254

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