Apache Mechanical Technicians (Avionics)

Job Description

Apache Mechanical Technicians (Avionics)

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

Position Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on the AH-64E electrical/avionics/armament/fire control/radar/visionics/ASE systems and components associated with the QAF AH-64E using the QAF-specific AH-64E IETM, AH-64E Operators Manual, AH-64E Maintenance Test Flight Manual, and AH-64E Check List Manual.
• Diagnoses and repairs aircraft systems and components malfunctions including solid state and transistorized devices according to the appropriate technical manuals, directives and safety procedures.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance actions, authorized modifications and alignment of AH-64E weapons components, fire control/radar units, sighting elements/visionics, ASE, electronic and mechanical devices, and instruments.
• Uses common measuring tools necessary for performing the tasks described herein, precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures. Handles AH-64E aircraft ammunitions, performs weapon system loading/unloading, arming and de-arming, and weapon subsystems configuration changes for all AH-64E weapons and fire control systems within the scope of this SOW.
• Performs aircraft systems operational checks.
• Test, troubleshoots, and repair aircraft systems test sets and diagnostic equipment.
• Assist the QAF in the requisition and maintenance of Shop and Bench stock items for repair of AH-64E armament, ASE, electrical, avionics, instrument, fire control, radar and visionic systems.
• Prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Diagnoses and solves problems aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) and Peculiar Ground Support Equipment (PGSE).
• Prepares aircraft maintenance forms and records. Provide OJT, coaching, and mentorship to the QAF personnel in the use of all applicable technical publications, tools, test equipment, AGSE, PGSE, and special equipment applicable to the subject area of aircraft maintenance, enabling them to become effective AH-64E Electrical/Avionics/Armament/Fire Control/Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Technicians.
• Coordinates training.
• Works under general direction.
• Travel on short notice.
• Travel both domestically and internationally.
• This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
• The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience with the AH/64 D/E aircraft Electrical/Avionics/Armament/Fire Control/Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Technician.
• 3+ years of experience with Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (ULLS-A(E)) or a similar aviation maintenance management system.
• Successfully completed and be qualified by the appropriate U.S. Government armed forces aircraft avionics/armament/fire control/ASE maintenance course or civilian equivalent training. Contractor factory training or other equivalent training by industry shall be reviewed and approved by the PCO or his/her designated representative and/or the GFR as substitute.

(Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years ULLS-A(E) or a similar aviation maintenance management system.
• Army Service School Instructor or civilian equivalent instructing experience for aircraft Electrical/Avionics/Armament/Fire Control/Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Technicians.
• Prior experience or qualified in another aviation maintenance field.
• Prior experience working in the Southwest Asia/desert region.