T6 Aircraft Mechanic III - Crew Chief

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III - Crew Chief to provide aircraft maintenance support, management and leadership for a T-6A opportunity at Martyr BG Ali Flaih Air Base (Balad Air Base), Iraq. The selected candidate must show sound judgement in decision-making, based on operational requirements, available resources and options, and analyse short- and long-term impacts.

Key responsibilities

• Provide hands-on experience (OJT) to technicians and supervise aircraft jacking, lifting and towing operations.
• Interface with operational customers to develop flying schedules and plan major maintenance events, and complete daily and monthly operational reports.
• Document inventory usage, control workflows and assist in maintaining accurate parts inventory.
• Work with other A&P mechanics and technical representatives to troubleshoot, diagnose and solve complex maintenance problems.
• Supervise aircraft and component inspections, interpret findings and determine adequacy of corrective actions.
• Use test equipment to analyse airframe, engine, flight control, pneumatic, fuel, electrical and electronic systems, and plan and schedule aircraft utilization and maintenance activities.
• Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
• Inspect and operate powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment, perform Quality Verification Inspections (QVI) as needed and carry out other qualified duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P).
• At least ten years of working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations on the T-6 Texan or similar fixed-wing aircraft.
• Broad working knowledge of aircraft maintenance, inspection techniques, FAA regulations and Air Force technical publications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability combined with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and the scope and limitations of maintenance categories.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks and adapting quickly to changing priorities.

Required skills

• Knowledge of engine operation theories, flight control rigging, electrical and electronic, pneumatic and mechanical principles.
• Reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring and schematic diagrams, data tables and specifications.
• Understanding of sheet metal, material properties, fuels and oils.