Apache Mechanical Technician (Avionics)

Role Overview

Apache Mechanical Technician (Avionics) with Boeing Qatar Incorporated, located at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This is a 100% onsite position supporting the AH-64E Qatar Air Force Maintenance Augmentation Team (MAT).

Role Purpose

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of AH-64E electrical, avionics, armament, fire control, radar, visionics, and aircraft survivability equipment systems. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to Qatar Air Force personnel to enable them to become effective technicians in their respective maintenance specialties.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair

• Perform maintenance on AH-64E electrical, avionics, armament, fire control, radar, visionics, and ASE systems and components using QAF-specific AH-64E IETM, Operators Manual, Maintenance Test Flight Manual, and Check List Manual.
• Diagnose and repair aircraft systems and components malfunctions including solid state and transistorized devices according to technical manuals, directives, and safety procedures.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance actions, authorized modifications, and alignment of AH-64E weapons components, fire control and radar units, sighting elements, visionics, ASE, electronic and mechanical devices, and instruments.
• Perform aircraft systems operational checks.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft systems test sets and diagnostic equipment.
• Diagnose and solve problems in aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.

Weapons & Armament Handling

• Handle AH-64E aircraft ammunition.
• Perform weapon system loading and unloading, arming and de-arming, and weapon subsystems configuration changes for all AH-64E weapons and fire control systems within the scope of the Statement of Work.

Tools & Equipment Management

• Use common measuring tools, precision measuring tools, and alignment fixtures necessary for performing assigned tasks.
• Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools, Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE), and Peculiar Ground Support Equipment (PGSE).

Logistics & Support

• Assist the QAF in requisition and maintenance of shop and bench stock items for repair of AH-64E armament, ASE, electrical, avionics, instrument, fire control, radar, and visionic systems.
• Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Prepare aircraft maintenance forms and records.

Training & Development

• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to QAF personnel in the use of applicable technical publications, tools, test equipment, AGSE, PGSE, and special equipment applicable to aircraft maintenance in the subject areas of Electrical, Avionics, Armament, Fire Control, and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) systems.
• Coordinate training.

General

• Work under general direction.
• Travel on short notice.
• Travel both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience with AH-64 D/E aircraft Electrical, Avionics, Armament, Fire Control, and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Technician duties.
• 3+ years of experience with Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (ULLS-A(E)) or a similar aviation maintenance management system.
• Successfully completed and qualified by appropriate U.S. Government armed forces aircraft avionics, armament, fire control, and ASE maintenance course or civilian equivalent training. Contractor factory training or other equivalent training by industry shall be reviewed and approved by the PCO or designated representative and/or the GFR as substitute.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with AH-64E technical manuals and publications.
• Expertise in aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Expertise in aircraft armament and fire control systems.
• Expertise in aircraft radar and visionics systems.
• Expertise in aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) systems.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures.
• Proficiency with Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) and Peculiar Ground Support Equipment (PGSE).
• Proficiency with Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (ULLS-A(E)) or similar aviation maintenance management systems.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities for complex aircraft systems.
• Mentoring and training capabilities.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years ULLS-A(E) or a similar aviation maintenance management system experience.
• Army Service School Instructor or civilian equivalent instructing experience for aircraft Electrical, Avionics, Armament, Fire Control, and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Technicians.
• Prior experience or qualification in another aviation maintenance field.
• Prior experience working in the Southwest Asia and desert region.

Employment Details

• This is an international, locally hired position in Al-Udeid, Qatar.
• Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Qatari law.
• Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Qatari labor and immigration formalities.
• Relocation assistance is offered based on candidate eligibility.
• Visa sponsorship is available; employer is willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Security Clearance is not required.
• Shift Worker (Qatar) position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work programs.
• Specific programs and options available vary depending on eligibility factors including geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.