To prevent the occurrence of defects throughout the maintenance cycle.

Key Tasks:

• Supervise the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Work with the Maintenance Chief to ensure that all maintenance procedures and protocols are adhered to
• Provide technical expertise in aviation maintenance fields
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance SOPs
• Maintain an aircraft publications library
• Maintain and develop an electronic database to track scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical expert in one or more fields of aviation maintenance repair, i.e., engines, airframes, avionics, propellers and rotors
• Familiarity with Soviet aircraft structures and components, e.g., Mil Mi-8T/Mi-8MTV, Mil Mi26, Kamov KA-32, Illyushin IL-76, Antonov An-26/32, An-24
• Former U.S. Military Quality Assurance Representative, or extensive experience in a similar civilian role
• US Military trained or “A&P” (airframe/power plant) certified
• Successfully completed tour in either Iraq or Afghanistan or lived and worked extensively in a similar austere environment
• Proven experience working within a multicultural environment
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Well developed computer skills

Preferable Skills and Qualifications:

• Russian language abilities
• Previous experience working with Soviet aircraft and maintenance procedures
• Expert knowledge of Soviet aircraft component design and function