JOB DESCRIPTION

172/208 Aircraft Mechanic, Kirkuk, Iraq

Performs under the job supervision of the Site Manager, Maintenance Manager and Lead Mechanics.  Requires ability to perform daily aircraft maintenance activities on a fleet of fixed wing aircraft. Must have experience on the following aircraft:  Cessna 172 and/or Cessna Caravan 208. . Current FAA A&P certificate required. Duties include but not limited to: scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems; turbine/reciprocating engine, prop/rotor, airframe, flight control/landing gear/engine rigging, troubleshooting systems, daily/turnaround inspections, perform corrosion inspections and related treatment, washing and cleaning of subject aircraft , servicing aircraft fuel / oil/hydraulic / oxygen / nitrogen systems, structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programs. Typing skills and Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a plus. Position may require periodic CONUS/OCONUS travel, shift-work in addition to scheduled and unscheduled overtime and weekend/holiday work. Must possess analytical ability, have a positive attitude, be a self-starter and work well with others. Have the physical ability to lift/handle 50 lbs and perform climbing/stooping as related to the job. Diversity of working conditions may range from standard office environment to inclement weather that may subject the employee to severe changes in temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust, wind, rain and high noise hazards may prevail

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (SME’S):

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Candidate is subject to thorough medical review and screening, background investigation, drug testing and pre-deployment training.  Position is in Kirkuk, Iraq, Candidate will be subject to austere field living conditions with coalition forces.    This requires long work hours to support a high tempo operation under difficult conditions.  US citizenship required.