Transient Aircraft Services Technician – Secret Clearance

About the role

The Transient Aircraft Services (TAS) Technician supports Southwest Asia Transient Aircraft Services for the U.S. Air Force and coalition forces. Working on an austere, high‑tempo flight line, the technician ensures safe and efficient aircraft arrival, turn‑around and departure operations while complying with all technical orders and safety directives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform aircraft marshaling, parking, chocking and grounding in accordance with Technical Orders and airfield procedures.
• Execute ground handling and servicing tasks required for aircraft turn‑around and mission readiness.
• Assist with aircraft launch and recovery operations under supervision.
• Conduct operator‑level inspections and servicing of vehicles and support equipment used in TAS operations.
• Maintain strict tool control and participate in foreign‑object debris (FOD) prevention activities.
• Document aircraft servicing records, shift logs and inspection checklists.
• Identify and report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions and operational issues promptly.

Required profile

• Valid Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work 24/7/365 in a high‑tempo, austere environment.
• Commitment to zero‑harm workplace and strict adherence to flight‑line safety standards.
• Effective communication with supervisors and team members.

Required skills

• Aircraft marshaling and parking.
• Ground handling and servicing operations.
• Tool control and accountability.
• FOD prevention and removal.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on the flight line.