What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Aircraft Mechanic - Air Force C-12 Program - Nairobi, Kenya position at The Vertex Company?
Troubleshoots, repairs, and services aircraft and engine systems. Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions. Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations. Maintains FAA-required records, manuals, and inspection forms. Requires an airframe and power license.
Job Responsibilities :
In addition to being capable of accomplishing the duties required of an "Aircraft Mechanic," the individual shall also perform the following :
- Schedule, direct, and monitor site operations, site personnel, and work efforts.
- Ensure inventory spares and materials to include receiving, usage, reporting, shipping, transfer, scrap, and replenishment are handled using established company procedures.
- Ensure timely submission of required reports and documents to Program Management and the Government.
- Ensure that the site assigned company and Government-owned / operated / possessed items are maintained.
- Ensure required entries are made in the aircraft logbooks, configuration records, site records, and Management Information System (MIS).
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety procedures / operations at the site level.
- Prepare performance evaluations on employees.
- Serve as the point of contact (POC) with the On-Site Government Representative.
- Administer the site operating fund.
- Ensure company rules, regulations, and policies are enforced and initiate actions to correct infractions.
- Advise the Regional Manager / Site Manager promptly of unresolved or developing problem areas.
- Ensure L-3 Vertex ethics policies and standards are being adhered to.
- Inadditionto meeting all the requirements of an "Aircraft Mechanic," the following is required :
- A & P Mechanic with 5 years Aircraft Experience
- Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of recent hands-on powerplant and airframe experience.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years of King Air / C-12 hands-on experience.
- Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Must qualify for and obtain a DOD "Secret" security clearance and Passport (if requested) to support contractual obligations.
Basic Qualifications :
Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of recent hands-on powerplant and airframe experience.
As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, are required.
Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values : Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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