MD530 Aircraft Structural Repairman

Engages in the role of an aircraft structural repairman conducting inspections repairs and replacements of various aircraft structural components including stringers longerons bulkheads beams and aircraft skin Adheres to directives technical manuals safety procedures and blueprints during these tasks Fabricates structural parts and forming blocks employing metal shaping techniques such as stretching and shrinking Additionally applies fiberglass materials and performs unscheduled emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures Utilizes common measuring tools precision measuring gauges and alignment fixtures for structural repairs Applies primers and paints to aircraft surfaces conducts corrosion control treatment on aircraft metals and manages requisitions and maintenance of shop and bench stock items for aircraft structure repairs Performs operator maintenance on common special tools prepares forms and maintains records related to maintenance activity Provides necessary training to Saudi National Guard soldiers and ensures that all associated operations prioritize safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that structural aircraft maintenance functional activities and procedures among designated organizations are planned coordinated integrated and synchronized to achieve established platform operational readiness OR rates IAW contractual requirements.
• Responsible for the compliance with established maintenance systems processes procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of platform OR rates.
• Oversees the daily structural maintenance management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Production Control PC Manager in conjunction with the Aviation Logistics for related platform parts and spares.
• Directs inquires investigations and research analysis related to aviation maintenance of and supporting maintenance activities to the PC Manager.
• Works within the maintenance quality control processes procedures and standards.
• Coordinates activities and requirements for maintenance operations support through the PC Manager.
• Document training using automated training management systems.
• Coordinates with the PC Manager for daily and weekly maintenance training activities and requirements.
• Ensures all maintenance operations and related maintenance support activities are conducted in a safe manner.
• In coordination with the PC Manager supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team DART processes and procedures.
• Works with Maintenance Manager through lead trainer to establish daily training maintenance operational goals objectives and priorities for implementation in order to achieve stated OR rates.
• Oversees the daily maintenance training management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Aviation Maintenance Manager in conjunction with the Aviation Logistics and Supply Division Manager activities for related platform parts and spares.
• Works within the maintenance quality control processes procedures and standards.
• Ensures all maintenance operations and related maintenance support activities are conducted in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned and or directed by management.
• Performs within the broad guidelines of duties and responsibilities with significant choice of methods.
• Authority to select and implement goals and objectives within the execution of duties and responsibilities.

Education:

Associates degree or higher required due to visa requirements. As a condition of employment in Saudi Arabia, all candidates must successfully complete the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development s Qualification Verification Program (QVP) to ensure eligibility for visa processing and employment authorization. Ten (10) years experience performing aircraft structural repairs. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification Experience: Five (5) years performing aircraft structural repairs required. MD530 experience preferred Former Aviation Quality or Production Control preferred. Graduate of a US Military aircraft structural maintenance course or civilian equivalent required. Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms, and other aircraft related documentation. Demonstrated past performance and experience in maintenance on rotary wing Aircraft. DD214 required for military experience. Must be able to pass employment and deployment qualification requirements that include medical, drug testing, background checks, etc. Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a military maintenance unit. Strong knowledge of military logistics procedures and regulations.