Principal Technician (Crew Chief)

ABOUT YOU

Join our Logistics Wing team! In the Principal Technician (Crew Chief) role, you will:

• Serve as part of a multinational team conducting scheduled maintenance inspections and functional checks on aircraft, related equipment, and components, including corrosion prevention and treatment during phase inspection shifts;

• Provide guidance on maintenance, servicing, and inspection issues, and support decisions on the allocation of organizational resources;

• Assist in developing training syllabi and deliver on-the-job training and related material, requiring the ability to analyze and research complex maintenance procedures and policies;

• Perform duties that directly impact sortie generation as well as overall mission performance and accomplishment.

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YOUR ROLE

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, inspection, testing, modification, evaluation, repair, replacement and adjustment of a/c components and related support equipment;

• Preparing the a/c for deployments and conducting pre-, thru- and post flight inspections and functional checks;

• Performing a/c launch, recovery and ground handling duties to include towing and parking;

• Performing or supporting apron/flight line snow/ice removal as well as A/C de-/anti-icing activities;

• Servicing liquid and gaseous consumables, including fuel, hydraulic fluid, oil, liquid oxygen (LOX), water, and wastewater;

• Conducting or assisting in troubleshooting and unscheduled maintenance on a/c systems;

• Inspection and maintenance of a/c life-support equipment;

• Performing ground handling, general cleaning, servicing of aircraft latrines, lubricating and de-icing functions;

• Performing aircraft corrosion preventive measures (including aircraft clear water rinse and wash) in accordance with applicable maintenance regulations;

• Providing technical information on assigned equipment and recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures;

• Contributing to efforts related to E-3A Component / Squadron ground safety directives, procedures and regulations;

• Performing Phase inspections, functional checks and corrosion control inspections on E-3A;

• Performing of acceptance and transfer inspections under guidance of Quality Control;

• Checking quality of inspection and corrosion prevention work within the Section;

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable directives and technical documentation concerning work safety, safe aircraft maintenance operations, and vehicle usage;

• Assisting the section head in managing the section;

• Performing Disabled Aircraft Recovery (DAR) duties;

• Providing inputs on training analysis, required level of learning and method of delivery related aspects;

• Producing training materials, including lesson plans, presentations and tests;

• Teaching, training and recommending qualification;

• Developing, designing and maintaining course curriculum, syllabus, instruction plans and materiel, student handouts, tests and forms;

• Developing and coordinating training schedules and requirements;

• Conduct and evaluation of initial/refresher training;

• Conducting theoretical instruction and practical training, evaluating student performance and certifying task qualification;

• Evaluating the skills of all Squadron assigned personnel; maintaining training records and monitoring the status of recurring and special certification training;

• Maintaining and augmenting the centralized training management database and the utilization of training resources;

• Assessing/identifying new or changing training requirements as a result of a/c and support equipment modernization;

• Contributing to the management, control and implementation of ground safety directives, procedures and regulations.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Qualifications

• Higher Secondary education and completed intermediate vocational training in aircraft maintenance, or Secondary education and completed appropriate advanced vocational training with sufficient function related experience;

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Aircraft Maintenance;

• Driving license equivalent to European Class C;

• Must have skills and experience in developing, designing, and maintaining course curriculum to include syllabus, instruction plans, materiel, student handouts, tests, and forms;

• Must have skills and experience in developing and coordinating training schedules and requirements to include planning, coordination, conducing and evaluation of initial/refresher training of assigned personnel;

• Ability to conduct theoretical instruction, practical training, evaluating student performance and certifying task qualification;

• Experience in centralized training management database and the utilization of training resources;

• Ability to assess and identify new or changing training requirements as a result of a/c and support equipment modernization;

• Must have excellent oral, written and organizational skills;

• Previous instructor qualification required. Adequate English proficiency;

• Adequate knowledge of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) systems.

The following would be considered as an advantage:

• Previous experience working in an international military environment;

• Previous experience in a NATO or other military or government organizations working in aircraft maintenance or aircraft logistics support;

• Familiarity with technical/industrial Quality Assurance programs.

YOUR SKILLS

• Technical proficiency – A deep understanding of the systems, equipment, or machinery being worked on. Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and oversee repairs accurately.

• Communication skills – Ability to give clear instructions, explain complex technical matters and concepts to various audiences using examples, demonstrations, and adapting language to the audience;

• Problem-solving & decision-making – Ability to quickly assess situations and make sound decisions to keep operations running smoothly;

• Attention to detail – ability to ensure all work meets strict safety and quality standards;

• Instructing, mentoring skills – ability to use adequate teaching methods, feedback and develop teaching and learning material.

WHY TO WORK FOR US?

By joining our organization, you will be part of a multi-national team while working towards NATO`s common goal of safeguarding peace and promoting democratic values for over a billion people. We are committed to fostering a collaborative work environment built on mutual respect and professionalism, where every individual’s work makes a difference and has a meaningful impact on the mission and operation of the Alliance. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.