CH47 Mechanic - Kuwait

M&E Global Resources; Odiham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK seeks a Chinook Mechanic to work on a US Military base in Kuwait. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills while working with complex military equipment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures. Benefits include competitive weekly pay, sourced accommodation, and substantial bonuses. This is perfect for those looking to advance their contracting careers or gain international experience.

Benefits

12 month rolling contracts

Sourced accommodation

Living quarter allowance

Sign on bonus

Annual completion bonus

All tools included

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working on Chinook aircraft.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical component troubleshooting and repair.
• Working knowledge of maintenance test flights and operational checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential duties on Chinook aircraft maintenance.
• Lead teams through complex aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Maintain schedules on assigned projects.

Skills

Aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting

Sheet metal/structural modifications

Electrical theory knowledge

Technical publications knowledge

Leadership in complex tasks

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometres

Sheet metal brakes

Job description

M&E Global is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Chinook Mechanic to join our team.

The role

Based in Camp Buehring, Kuwait you’ll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a US Military base.

This role is a fantastic chance for you to further develop your skills as a Chinook Mechanic, working in an exciting environment.

Knowledge and Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to fulfil each of the following essential duties :

• You must have minimum 3 years’ experience working on the desired aircraft.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal / structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometres, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritise workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and the ability to lead teams through complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance performed by mechanics.
• The post holder will receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Deployment package and additional benefits

Our recruitment team will be happy to discuss the deployment package and additional benefits in more detail. Here is a general outline:

• 12 month rolling contracts.
• Weekly pay is extremely competitive.
• Sourced accommodation.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Living quarter allowance.
• Sign on bonus.
• Annual completion bonus.
• All tools will be included in this contract.

This is a great opportunity to work overseas, continue a career in contracting or experience it for the first time.

Do you know someone who would be suitable for this role? We offer a referral fee of £200 for anyone you refer to this contract that we hire. They must be a new referral, previously unknown to us and complete 12 weeks work on contract.

Please note, the deployment package varies from role to role and will depend on your current circumstances.