C-17 Support Equipment Technician – Kuwait

About the role

The C-17 Support Equipment Technician will coordinate maintenance, calibration and repair of Kuwait Air Force support equipment used for C-17 field services. The position is based at Al‑Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait City and requires relocation to Kuwait.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, research, develop and implement repair solutions that meet customer, regulatory and Boeing requirements.
• Define procedures, tooling, kits, work packages and material needs for inspections, modifications and repairs.
• Assist engineering staff with improvement projects and coordinate modifications, maintenance and proof‑load testing.
• Maintain equipment by removing, replacing, repairing or upgrading components and conduct functional tests using appropriate test equipment.
• Document all maintenance and inspection actions and manage tool‑room processes, including TCMAX tool control.
• Maintain database records for equipment status, spare‑part demand and spare‑tool programs.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience maintaining aircraft support equipment.
• Minimum 3 years experience with US Air Force or Boeing ground support equipment.
• High school diploma or GED; additional technical training is a plus.
• Ability to obtain necessary Kuwait labor and immigration clearances.

Required skills

• Aircraft support equipment maintenance
• Ground support equipment troubleshooting
• Functional testing with specialized test equipment
• Forklift and crane operation
• Database entry and record‑keeping
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of USAF Technical Orders and Forms
• TCMAX or similar tool‑control program proficiency

What we offer

• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility
• Visa sponsorship for eligible applicants