V2X Inc · 18 hours ago
Aviation Support Equipment Mechanic III - KC-130J Program - Kuwait City, Kuwait
Madison, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expV2X Inc is seeking an Aviation Support Equipment Mechanic III for the KC-130J Program. The role involves diagnosing malfunctions and performing repairs on Common Support Equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and serviceability of aviation support equipment, and adhering to safety and operational protocols.
CommercialLogisticsTrainingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs diagnosis and corrective actions, disassembles, inspects, evaluates, and accomplishes necessary repairs according to publication/technical instructions and technical directives on all required support equipment. Determines requirements for repairs, modifications, and part replacements. May be required to verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform
Reviews, interprets, and applies the assigned maintenance manual procedures in support of assigned maintenance actions. Applies practical knowledge of wiring schematics and the interpretation of technical data contained within those schematics and/or sources of maintenance data
Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Performs “O”, “I” and authorized commercial repair of all CSE, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Palletized Systems Equipment (PSE) in accordance with the KAF 4790.2 and applicable maintenance manuals
Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and other hourly or calendar inspections in accordance with the KAF 4790.2 and applicable publications
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)
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
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
Company
V2X Inc
V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.06BKey Investors
Vertex Aerospace
2025-11-12Post Ipo Secondary
2025-08-08Post Ipo Secondary
2025-05-15Post Ipo Secondary
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cheatham
Corporate Vice President, Contracts and Subcontracts
Roger Mason
Chief Growth Officer
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