Site Supervisor/Aircraft Mechanic III OCONUS Townsville,

The Site Supervisor/Aircraft Mechanic III (AH-64 Specialty) supervises a variety of labor categories performing various maintenance and repair work at an OCONUS site or facility. Additionally, will be the single interface for maintenance, supply, and logistics efforts in support of the program contract. Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty. Performs the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance and maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of complex to extreme difficulty.

• Interface with operational customer to develop flying schedules and plan major maintenance events, completes daily and monthly operational reports, documents inventory usage, controls workflow.
• Maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.

• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Apply professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records, and responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise aircraft technical inspections.
• Compute basic weight and balance records.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army oil analysis Program and test measuring diagnostic equipment calibration.
• Provide lower-level technicians guidance in aircraft repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies.

• Prepare evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance repair and related activities.
• Manage day-to-day program support including maintenance and logistics support (supply, training, facilities, support equipment, etc.) and provide guidance to deliver efficient work procedures, work schedules and workflow.
• Monitors contractual delivery orders, contract funds status, customer satisfaction and satellite job sites for contract compliance.
• Supervise, coordinate, assign duties, provide leadership, and reviews the work of assigned staff and contract for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Monitors and fosters harmony among the crew complement.
• Reviews composite reports from individual reports of subordinates prior to submission.
• Provides guidance to correct errors and complaints.
• Monitors work sites during and after completion to determine safety, quality, and completeness.
• Monitors the process of work orders, labor time sheets and material requested for accuracy before submitting.
• Prepares written and oral reports to the Program Management staff as required.
• Respond to various types of emergencies and provide assistance as appropriate based on skills, knowledge, and ability.
• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, assigning, and directing work, determining work schedules, monitoring, and assessing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining, resolving problems, and communicating necessary information on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate and manage the technical and administrative operations and all other aspects of the program to ensure timely availability of program deliverables to meet specified operational requirements.
• Provide expertise and advice to the Customer and his staff on system, technical, and logistics matters and the effective use of CMS efforts.
• Provide assistance, technical expertise, and training to customer officers, enlisted personnel, and civilians in the support of program.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. 
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts. 
• Plan, conduct, and supervise aircraft technical inspections.
• Compute basic weight and balance records.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, army oil analysis program, and test measuring diagnostic equipment calibration.

• Provide lower-level technicians guidance in aircraft repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies.
• Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems.
• Safety prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services.
• Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections.
• Perform limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required.
• Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Apply professional comprehensive technical expertise and guidance to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical data/documentation such as blueprints, manufactures’ manuals, aircraft Technical Manuals, Maintenance information and Action Messages and all technical guidance provided through government official representatives.

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of operations specific to contract and safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate knowledgeably and effectively at senior management levels.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage a large and diverse workforce.
• Skilled in operations, logistics, and resource management.
• Must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.
• Ability to respond rapidly and sufficiently to changing requirements, unexpected contingencies, and other challenging situations.
• Ability to manage available resources in time sensitive situations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and company requirements
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Competent in the use of a computer, to include Microsoft Office Suite, especially Work, Outlook, and Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, aircraft/vehicle movement, and safety/hazards.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications and schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications, aircraft engine, landing gear, and flight control systems.
• Knowledge of the NASA Aircraft Maintenance Information System (NAMIS) to record maintenance actions, determines aircraft status, research aircraft historical records, and verifies aircraft is flight ready.
• Required at least ten years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Required five years of supervisory experience.
• Required five years of US Army aviation maintenance experience.
• Required two years of US Army aviation maintenance supervisory experience.
• Requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Requires a detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• Required valid up-to-date A&P license and shall have five years aviation maintenance experience, five years rotary wing aircraft experience. All experience must be within the ten most recent years.
• All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements.
• Required to possess the level of experience necessary to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by skill class Mechanic I and must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions.
• Required thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Required basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Required thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Required working knowledge of making entries in aircraft logbooks & records, military technical publications, and the Army's Unit Level Logistics Aviation Information System, ULLSAE. 
• Required thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
• Required ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Required detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as cable tensiometers.
• Provide own Tools/Toolbox. Tools must be shadowed in the toolbox and Etched with your PID.
• U.S. Military technical school or specialized training course is desired for AH-64 training, certification of education is required.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be flexible to adjust to the Australian schedule
• Must be in possession of a U.S. Passport and be able to travel internationally with minimum 6 blank pages and 2 plus years validity on expiration date of passport at the time of hiring.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a (Secret Clearance) US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain s Secret Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Physical/Preferred Requirements

• Must be able to lift/push/pull parts and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• May be required to occasionally lift/push/pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Most heavy lifting is accomplished using mechanical devices.
• Work is performed in Aircraft maintenance hangar that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Work could be performed outside as well.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft or operating equipment.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft. 
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.

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