Work Arrangement

This is an OCONUS position in Ecuador.

Job Overview

The A&P Mechanic shall provide in country CFSR support to the Ecuador King Air 360ER Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) . The CFSR shall be bilingual (English/Spanish). The CFSR shall be stationed in Ecuador to conduct engineering technical services, on the job aircraft maintenance training, as well as advise and mentor the Ecuador maintenance technicians in maintaining the King Air 360ER and the installed MPA mission systems. Supervises teams ensuring work is conducted in accordance with governing directives.

The FSR 4 is a senior mechanic with advanced knowledge of systems who oversees maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft and related systems. Inspects aircraft components to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Troubleshoots mechanical and avionics issues, and provides oversight on repairs.

Essential Functions

• Acts as the liaison between the host nation, US Army Fixed wing office and AEVEX for maintaining the aircraft in a mission capable status
• Address and resolves significant, complex, and non-standard issues
• Contributes to development of new procedures and protocols
• Supports development of complete and accurate maintenance records
• Supports scheduled inspections and completes follow-up as required
• Support host nations in completing necessary maintenance and repairs (replacements) on the aircraft, its subsystems, and components
• Checks for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail and other subassemblies IAW with applicable instructions and directives
• Conducts training for the team.
• Responsible for thoughtful adherence to all AEVEX Aerospace Policies, Procedures, and Compliance regulations (internal and external)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Must be fluent in Spanish
• Background with King Air 300 series aircraft preferably experience with King Air ISR aircraft
• Must be able to pass a medical/dental physical for deployment
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts
• Excellent ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent ability to read engineering drawings
• Preferred FAA Repair station experience required and Quality Assurance experience (Desired)

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma
• Must have A&P license
• Inspection Authority a plus

Experience

• 12+ years of aircraft Maintenance experience.
• Experience working on King Air Aircraft 350/360ER preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers Frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.