Aircraft Mechanic III - Crew Chief

Executive
CompanyPAE
LocationOCONUS-Iraq
Category-
SeniorityExecutive
Workplace-
Posted2026-09-24
Viaworkday

Description

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft   Mechanic III - Crew Chief   to   p rovide   aircraft   Maintenance Support, Management, and Leadership of   a   T-6A   opportunity   in Martyr BG Ali   Flaih   Air Base, Iraq (Balad Air Base) .  The selected candidate   shall   possess   versatile skills and abilities to perform a wide range of responsibilities .    The selected candidate   w ill exercise sound judgement in making decisions by an understanding of operational requirements, the available resources and options, and analyzing the impacts – both short term and long term. This person shall have   working   experience   all aspects of   flightline, phase maintenance, and Aircrew Life Support Systems .

Knowledge & Skills

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Experience providing OJT to technicians.

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Interface with operational   customer   to develop flying schedules and plan major maintenance events,   complete   daily and monthly operational reports , documents   inventory usage, controls workflow.

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Work with other A&P Mechanics and technical representatives to trouble shoot,   diagnose   and solve unusual and complex maintenance problems.

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Ability to apply logic and good judgment, understand technical order diagrams and procedures, use test equipment for analysis of airframe, engine, flight control, pneudraulic, fuel,   electrical/electronic   systems, problems.

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Plan and schedule   aircraft   utilization   and maintenance activity and coordinates performance with operational   customers .

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Assist   in   maintaining   accurate   parts inventory.

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Supervises   aircraft   jacking, lifting, and towing operations.

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Supervises   aircraft   and   component   inspections.

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Interprets inspection findings and   determines   adequacy of corrective actions.

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Troubleshoot   aircraft   structures, systems, components, and related equipment.

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Reviews maintenance forms,   aircraft   records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.

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Ability to Inspect and   operate   powered and nonpowered aerospace ground equipment.

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Performs Quality Verification Inspections (QVI) as needed

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Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Experience & Education

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Must have current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P).   ·

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Minimum of   Ten   ( 10 ) years working knowledge of   aircraft   maintenance operations on one or more of the T-6 Texan or similar Fixed-Wing   aircraft   is   required .

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​Must have Aircraft Maintenance experience.

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Must have a broad working knowledge of   aircraft   maintenance, inspection techniques, FAA regulations, and Air Force technical publications.

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Demonstrated leadership ability combined with attention to detail.

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Must have knowledge of the scope and limitation of various categories of maintenance and their application.

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Must know   theories   and principles of engine operations; accessories and components; theory of flight; rigging of flight controls; electrical and electronic; pneudraulic; and mechanical principles.

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Knowledge of sheet metal, properties of materials, fuels, and oils. Ability to read, interpret and use manufacturers and   aircraft   maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, data   tables   and other specifications to   determine   feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components.

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Must have a working knowledge of   aircraft   safety requirements.

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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.