C-12​/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic; FAA A&P

Apply for C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) Kuwait at Amentum in Kuwait City, KU, KW. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. The C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) services, repairs and overhauls assigned aircraft and subsystems to ensure airworthiness. Uses technical data to troubleshoot malfunctioning systems and repairs or replaces faulty components.

A valid (FAA) A&P Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is required.

• Operationally checks repaired or modified systems for proper operation.
• Repair and replace aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret manufacturers and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Examine engines for oil leaks and listen to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions.
• Inspect turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.
• Test engine operation, using troubleshooting procedures and diagnostic test equipment, to identify source of malfunction.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
• Remove and install engine from aircraft.
• Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
• Repair or replace defective engine parts and reassemble and install engine in aircraft.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• May service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• Possess knowledge of aircraft sub‑systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.
• Ability to become qualified and perform engine runs for the aircraft type they are assigned to support.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid (FAA) A&P Certificate.
• Seven (7) years’ experience as an (A&P) mechanic with seven (7) years of specific C-12/King Air (200/350/1900) Turbo‑prop aircraft mechanic hands‑on maintenance experience.
• Completion of formal maintenance training on the assigned C-12/King Air aircraft, qualified by the appropriate USG armed forces aircraft mechanic maintenance course or civilian equivalent training is desired.
• Recent full‑time experience in aviation maintenance, on the C-12/King Air Turbo‑prop aircraft during the past 12 months.
• Six (6) months of flight line and overhaul & inspection experience is preferred.
• Mechanic Tools/Toolbox Required; mechanics must provide their own shadowed toolbox with each tool etched with PID. (Company will ship toolbox to Kuwait).
• A valid US Passport – required for deployment/travel to Kuwait;
  Passport must have a minimum of 18 months remaining before expiration date, must be able to obtain Kuwait Visa.
• Must be able to pass and clear CENTCOM (CRC) Deployment Training and Army MOD
  17 Medical for Deployment. Ability to clear the Army MOD 17 Medical is required for Deployment to Kuwait, will occur while attending CRC (DIDC) deployment training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance and facility credentials and authorization. US Citizenship is required to hold a US Govt Secret Clearance, and facility credentials and authorization to work at this facility.

• Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to carry, push or pull up to and may…