AH-64 Aircraft Technical Inspector (FAA A&P or FCC) - Illesheim, Germany (m/w/d)

The AH-64 Aircraft Quality Control Inspector/Technical Inspector (FAA A&P or FCC) is responsible for maintaining the Quality Control, Environmental and Safety Programs at the field level in support of assigned aircraft and Support Equipment.

• Inspect, remove, install, repair, replace, modify, disassemble, reassemble and calibrate complex aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems in accordance with maintenance manuals, test procedures and other military publications.
• Perform the receiving, in-process, final quality, flight safety inspections and functional operational tests during organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance, modification and repair of military tactical aircraft systems or associated components.
• Approve or reject work accomplished by field team members to ensure compliance with customer specifications, standards and technical data.
• Review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions to complex repair situations.
• Perform analysis of defects and interprets quality control rejection and failure trends.
• Monitor safety, training, and certification requirements.
• Using checklists, perform daily work site Safety Inspections and Foreign Object Damage Inspections.
• Monitor tool control programs, inspects and maintains records to ensure that measuring and test equipment meets calibration requirements.
• Maintain Quality, Safety, Training and Certification Records.
• Coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative concerning quality matters, mandatory inspection points and final acceptance inspection of contract end items or services.
• Inspect forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
• Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience with at least One (1) year of experience inspecting the assigned AH-64 aircraft Mission Design Series (MDS) is required.
• A current and valid FAA A&P certificate OR an FCC License with Elements 1 and 3 is Required.
• Requirements without an A&P (FCC Elements 1 and 3 required); with an FCC License in lieu of the A&P, candidate must have a minimum Five (5) years of experience as an Aircraft Inspector on the AH-64 Mission Design Series (MDS) airframe they will be inspecting.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) is strongly preferred.
• Without IA, must have a minimum Five (5) years of experience as an Aircraft Inspector (TI) on the AH-64 (MDS) airframe they will be inspecting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance, NAC-I T1 (Public Trust). Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.
• Interim NACI approval is required prior to deployment.
• A Valid US Passport is Required for travel to Germany. Germany Specific:
• TESA Approval: (German Govt) Must be able to qualify for TESA approval; with 5 years career total Aviation maintenance experience.
• Travel: As required in support of task order.

Knowledge & Skills

• Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system.
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks.
• Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment.
• Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair of replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.
• Must have skill in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.

Compensation Details:

Mission crucial position: there is an incentive bonus – if qualified for the position, please reach out to the recruiter for details. $26.00