Lead Age Mechanic

Lead AGE Mechanic

Principal Accountabilities

• Primary supervisor to train AGE technicians and perform periodic inspection, maintenance and repair actions on assigned AGE assets.
• Stocks, maintains and requisitions parts, tools and supplies to perform required work on assets.
• Prepares AGE/FLSE and other equipment for exercises or actual deployments.
• Responds to enquiries concerning storage and status of assigned equipment.
• Utilizes testing of diagnostic equipment while troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, fuel and pneumatics systems and components for serviceability.
• Prepares and completes documentation including work orders, US Air Force Supply and Amentum forms, updates historical data and coordinates actions required with work orders.
• Directs maintenance by maintenance action sheets, US Air Force technical orders and Amentum directives.
• Orients new personnel to work crews, plans work assignments and establishes work methods.
• Conducts on-the-job training for AGE technicians on assigned AGE/FLSE, safety, safety data sheets, security awareness and other subjects. Prepares and updates training records.
• Prepares and inspects assets and equipment for shipment by air, sea and surface transportation.
• Performs servicing and maintenance of in-use assets and returns equipment to mission capable.
• Prepares and submits quality/material deficiency reports and technical order changes as required.
• Operates material handling equipment as required.
• Inspects hazardous materials within the assigned work center and coordinates the appropriate office for the disposal of HAZMAT when required.
• Ensures all tools, personnel protective equipment, facilities and clothing issued remain safe, secure and serviceable, reporting any deficiencies.
• Ensures that work area is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in normal office and maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at an intermediate level.
• Must be able to comprehend technical data and able to relay information to subordinates.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• Will be required to operate material handling equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a depth of knowledge of associated health and risk hazards and the established precautions.
• At least five years practical military or civilian experience in ground support equipment operation and maintenance required.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in mechanical and electrical maintenance functions preferred.