C-17 Product Repair & Modification Technician

About the role

Boeing is seeking a C-17 Product Repair & Modification Technician to support Boeing Global Services at Al Mubarak Air Base, Kuwait. The role is part of the on-site C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program maintenance team supporting the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) aircraft. It covers both flight-line and back-shop maintenance, and the applicant works under minimal direction.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in organizational-level maintenance such as aircraft servicing, inspections, fault diagnosis, component replacement and structural repair.
• Perform intermediate-level maintenance such as component repair, test set operation, battery charging and scheduled periodic inspections.
• Lead the assembly, disassembly and modification of systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components.
• Oversee assembly, disassembly or overhaul, configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems and direct repairs of faulty components.
• Oversee validation and verification testing of systems and components.
• Document procedures and processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (repairs, test results, modifications and inspection results).
• Inspect components and verify repairs for flight-worthiness requirements.
• Supervise others in the safe handling of aerospace vehicles (jacking, towing, system operations) and provide training and mentorship.

Required profile

• 5+ years of C-17 maintenance experience.
• Current or ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance post-start is required.
• Ability to obtain a work visa depending on the requirements of the country.
• English is the primary language on the airbase; reading, comprehension and speaking English are necessary.
• Typically basic education (high school diploma/GED) and 5+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination.

Required skills

• C-17 maintenance
• Aerospace vehicle systems repair and modification
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics troubleshooting
• Preferred: experience in avionics systems

What we offer

• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• The employer is willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and comply with Kuwaiti law.