Amentum — Illesheim, Bayern
Estimated salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $62,630–$99,130 per year, median $79,870. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
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.
• Mission crucial position: there is an incentive bonus – if qualified for the position, please reach out to the recruiter for details. • 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: $26.00
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