Job Description
**Description**
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Implements the company and program policies and procedures.
+ Provides timely Quality Maintenance Evaluation Program reports.
+ Implement all aspects of the Safety and Quality Programs.
+ Provides safety awareness education.
+ Assists during mishap investigations.
+ Assists the Quality Assurance Manager in Implementing the Installation HAZMAT Program to comply with Environmental Protection Programs.
+ Assists Maintenance Control in the execution of the daily maintenance plan, including supervising flight line maintenance activities.
+ Responsible for Deficiency and Maintenance Analysis and Data Base Management.
+ Provides summaries, analyses, and other data necessary for the Site Manager to determine the quality of the overall maintenance effort.
+ Recommends changes to processes and programs for the Site Manager's approval.
+ Ensure Maintenance/Work Instructions and Quality Procedures reflect most current policies and procedures.
+ Assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
+ Practice, implement and enforce good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
+ Performs other duties and supervisory functions as assigned.
+ Develops inspection, audit, and monitoring schedules to determine the condition of assigned equipment and proficiency of maintenance personnel.
+ Ensures Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance.
+ Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
+ Read, write, and interpret instructions, technical manuals, and/or directives necessary for the accomplishment of job assignments.
+ Effectively present information and respond to questions from management.
+ Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
+ Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
+ Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
+ Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables;
+ Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
+ Planning and organizing.
+ Indexing and organizing and alphabetizing files, material, or data.
+ Comprehend and process information rapidly and accurately.
+ Recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem.
+ Problem analysis and independent decision-making.
+ Synthesize and retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures
+ Perform as a team member, contributing to the success of the C-130J maintenance department.
+ Dependable and timely in managing assigned tasks, perform consistent quality maintenance.
+ Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction.
+ When necessary, performs other duties and supervisory functions, critical to the function of the program, and to assure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
+ 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 it must have at least 24 months of time remaining before expiration.
+ Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
+ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a C-130 Quality Assurance role implementing COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series aviation maintenance program instructions.
+ Minimum of 10 years’ experience with aviation maintenance procedures.
+ Have a strong knowledge base of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series aviation maintenance program instruction and understand how the outlined policies and procedures apply to the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of aircraft and associated systems.
+ Have a strong knowledge base of aviation maintenance programs, processes, and procedures (example: Safety, Tool Control, HAZMAT, inspection programs, administrative requirements, support equipment, calibration/torque programs & procedures).
+ Must be willing to administrate, monitor, and manage maintenance programs (ex.
Tool Control, HAZMAT, Central Technical Publications Library, FOD, MetCal, Compass Calibration, Electro Static Discharge, etc…) as required by local policies.
+ Must be able to obtain/maintain the following required certifications/qualifications:
- Aviation Gas Free Engineering (AVGFE) certification
-Hydraulic Contamination certification
-“I” Level & “O” Level Tire & Wheel certification
-“I” Level Battery Maintenance certification
-Explosive handling certifications (previous qualification documentation required)
-Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) run qualification
-Applicable Support Equipment licensing
-Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) qualification in all applicable work centers (100, 13A, 13B, 210, 220, 431, and 900)
+ Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, follow instructions when directed on assigned tasks.
+ Must have skills and aptitude to cross-train and/or support other maintenance technicians in completing assigned maintenance actions, including but not limited to: The performance and completion of daily inspections (including the ability to inspect/sign off on all associated aircraft maintenance / MOS specialties), marshaling / recovering aircraft, screening aircraft downloads, fueling, towing, mooring, and conducting post-flight procedures to ensure aircraft are properly secured upon completion of maintenance.
+ As a Subject Matter Expert, must be willing to perform in-depth research, troubleshoot, and perform “O” and “I” level maintenance functions on all applicable aircraft systems and components necessary to return aircraft to a Full Mission Capable status; this includes determining material requirements, researching part numbers, ordering, tracking, and receiving materials as required to facilitate aircraft inspections/repairs.
+ Must be willing and able to comply with all contractual Performance Work Statement (PWS) Requirements to include but not limited to: The performance of “I” Level maintenance functions in support of In-Flight Refueling Reel/system maintenance, NLG & MLG Tire re-building, Battery maintenance support, and Oxygen Regulator testing/repair.
+ Must be able to communicate directly with the customer, pilots, aircrew members, management, and maintenance personnel to gather and relay pertinent data/information necessary to ensure aircraft depart timely and launches are not delayed.
+ Must be willing to supervise and assist maintenance personnel in the accomplishment of all prioritized tasks issued by maintenance control to facilitate the daily flight schedule.
+ Must be able to work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required.
+ Must be willing and able to deploy off-site as required to support Kuwait Air Force operations.
+ Must have an in-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
+ Must have an in-depth knowledge of aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications—read, interpret, follow, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications.
+ Must have an in-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations.
+ Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create/modify briefs, spreadsheets, and formal requests/documentation.
+ Must have a working knowledge of and be proficient with (input and extract data) of computers, aircraft diagnostic software, and maintenance information systems.
+ Must be able to overcome cultural differences and think outside the box, innovate, and provide solutions to the many complex problems and obstacles associated with international contracting and desert climate operations.
+ Must be willing and able to work with the job required hazardous materials.
+ Must be willing and able to conduct specialty on-the-job training/cross-training.
**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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel; sit, stand and reach with arms; walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must be able to lift 20 lbs.
and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
Environmental conditions are diverse and could range anywhere from an office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes in temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust, and wind.
On occasion, individuals may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards will prevail and hearing protection is required.
Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect.
As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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