CSE Mechanic III

Vertex Aerospace LLC

• Troubleshoots, repairs, reworks and maintains hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems. Removes, adjusts, repairs and replaces/re-installs functional components and incorporates applicable technical directives and bulletins.
• Ensures the accurate entry of data into the locally used computer database system to document maintenance actions, monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, and maintain equipment records.
• Analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs CSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
• Uses Hazardous Materials such as chemical sealants, oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, etc. Performs proper handling and disposal of chemicals and petroleum products required during maintenance.

• Uses illustrated parts breakdowns (IPB)s to determine material requirements, research associated part numbers, and requisitions repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through supply system.
• Performs close tolerance adjustment, repair and rework of equipment in and out of shop area.
• Services, inspects and tests aviation support equipment used for direct and indirect aircraft support.
• Troubleshoots, inspects, services, tests and conditions storage batteries to include lead-acid, gel and sealed type.
• Performs Corrosion Control/Prevention, Preservation and de-preservation of Support Equipment (SE).
• Performs general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment.
• Conduct off station maintenance when required.

• When necessary, performs other duties and supervisory functions, critical to the function of the program and to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to adhere to and comply with all Kuwaiti Labor and Immigration requirements.
• Must be United States (U.S.) citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to obtain a United States Passport. If you currently possess a United States Passport and it must have at least 24 months of time remaining before expiration.
• Five years of hands-on aviation ground support equipment maintenance experience preferred. A combination of formal education, technical schools, and practical experience may be substituted.
• Have a strong knowledge base of aviation maintenance procedures (safety, tool control, HAZMAT, Inspection programs, Administrative requirements, support equipment, calibration/torque procedures).
• Must be willing to administrate, maintain, and manage maintenance programs (ex. Tool Control, HAZMAT, FOD, MetCal, etc ) as required by local policies.
• Must be able to obtain / maintain the following required certifications / qualifications:

-Applicable Support Equipment licensing

- I Level & O Level Tire & Wheel certification

-Hydraulic Contamination certification

-Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) qualification

• Must be willing and able to deploy off-site as required to support Kuwait Air Force operations.
• Must be able to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance repair team as required.
• Have a strong knowledge base of Intermediate Level Maintenance business procedures.
• Must have a current civilian driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver s license.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of technical orders/job guides/publications read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications.
• Must be able overcome cultural differences and to think outside the box, innovate, and provide solutions to the many complex problems and obstacles associated with international contracting and desert climate operations.
• Must have a working knowledge (input and extract data) of computers.
• Must be willing and able to work with job required hazardous materials.
• Must be willing and able to conduct specialty on the job training.