(AFG-KABUL) Crew Chief, RW CH-46
Job Summary
The Crew Chief CH-46 performs duties as an aircraft Crew Chief/Flight Engineer/Aerial Gunner as well as an Airframe and Power-plant Mechanic (A&P;) on a CH-46E Helicopter. Employee will participate as a non-rated crew member on approved missions as directed by the Senior Aviation Advisor in support of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A) counter narcotics program in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Principal Accountabilities
Performs work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather, night and NVG operations
Performs preflight, thru flight, and post-flight inspections as well as scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and malfunctions
Performs and/or assists with aircrew briefings and debriefings
Participates in Maintenance Test Flights as a crew member or Technical Observer (TO), as required
Participates in operational flights as a crewmember: Crew Chief, Flight Engineer, Aerial Gunner
Able to operate and maintain the M-4, M-9, M240 and GAU-17/M134 mini gun
Understand maintenance forms/ historical records and ensures they are accurate, up to date, and complete
Ensure the cargo compartment is properly configured for each mission, and that cargo is properly restrained. Supervise and participate in loading/unloading operations
Performs aircraft servicing, inspection, and maintenance duties including fueling operations and aircraft configuration changes as required
Ensures aircraft records are maintained, and records all discrepancies noted before, during and after flight Performs aircraft maintenance as required
Perform other administrative task as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
Must have the ability to read, comprehend, and interpreting technical documents, including manuals, and technical data and schematics
The employee should have recent crewmember experience as a Crew Chief or Flight Engineer on cargo aircraft
During training and throughout the employment period, the individual must demonstrate and maintain proficiency in understanding aircraft systems, components, and operating limitations as well as understanding and complying with regulations and policies and aircraft operations and repair manuals
The individual must possess a thorough knowledge of FAA, ICAO, DoS INL/A, and DynCorp International policy and regulations pertinent to the operational requirement
Employees must provide documentation of completion for any manufacturer’s course of instruction, military flight training, licenses or job related certifications
Prior military experience as a helicopter Crew Chief, Flight Engineer or Aerial Gunner desired
Must have thorough knowledge of hand tools, hardware and equipment used in the maintenance of aircraft
Possess a current US passport or the ability to obtain one before assignment
Possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance is a condition of employment; an active DoD Secret Security Clearance is preferred
Experience & Education
- 650 total rotary wing flight hours in a CH-46/CH-47
- Applicant must be Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualified and have 150 hours of NVG experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed A&P; aircraft mechanic is required, and experience on CH46/CH-47 aircraft is required
- It is desired that the employee has worked full-time as a crewmember and A&P; mechanic during the past twelve (12) months
- Military crewmember with experience and knowledge of helicopter mounted weapons systems and their employment in a high-threat environment to include combat experience is desired
- Experience on the M240 and/or similar crew served weapon desired; GAU-17/M134 mini-gun a plus
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Must possess and maintain a current FAA Class III medical certificate
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for up to twelve (12) hours per day and sit for up to eight (8) hours per day
Must be able to perform non-rated crewmember duties during mission operations
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth
Must be able to routinely climb/descend stairs
Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print
Must be able to crouch, crawl, routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above/below shoulders
Must be able to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools
Must be physically capable of climbing vertical ladders or built-in aircraft steps to heights of 10-12 feet
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds to a height of four (4) feet and be required to lift up to 20 pounds to a height of seven (7) feet
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales
May be exposed to certain obstructions on the surface as well as ladders, stairs, etc.
May be exposed to rapid or extreme temperature changes
May be exposed to chemical mist, gas, vapors, ultra-violet and infrared radiation
Must be able to travel to and between remote locations in austere and/or hostile environments
May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure
May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft
May be exposed to fumes, gas, airborne particles, chemical mist, vapors, ultra-violet and infrared radiation
May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft
Must be able to travel to and between remote locations in austere and/or hostile environments
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-KABUL
Job Posting: Jun 30, 2016, 2:23:03 PM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Req ID: INL-1602407
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