C-17 Support Equipment Technician

The Boeing Company; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a C-17 Support Equipment (SE) Technician to coordinate maintenance and calibration of Kuwait Air Force SE in support of C-17 Field Services based at Al-Mubarak Air Base. The role requires relocation to Kuwait and will involve defining procedures, tooling, and material requirements for inspections, modifications and repairs.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, supporting engineering with improvements, and maintaining equipment status records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining Ground Support Equipment for USAF or Boeing aircraft.
• Ability to troubleshoot faults and perform complex functional tests.
• Familiarity with USAF Technical Orders and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate C-17 SE maintenance requirements and plan repair solutions.
• Define procedures, tooling, kit requirements, work packages, and material requirements for inspections and repairs.
• Plan and coordinate modifications, maintenance, and repair of enterprise products; assist engineering in improvements.
• Assist in SE maintenance, calibration, proof load tests, and repairs per customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Review and recommend projects or aircraft SE modifications; monitor risks and take corrective action.
• Maintain database records for equipment status and spare parts; train less experienced technicians.
• Work under general direction.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Operate test tools

Inspections

Documentation programs

USAF TOs knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Tool control programs (TCMAX)

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

This position is for a C-17 Support Equipment (SE) Technician to coordinate the maintenance and calibration of the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) Support Equipment in support of C-17 Field Services based at Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait City and will require relocation to Kuwait. At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will coordinate C-17 SE maintenance requirements and will plan, research, develop, analyze and retrofit repair solutions that comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• They will also define the procedures, special tooling, kit requirements, work packages, and material requirements for accomplishment of inspections, modifications, improvement changes, and repairs of delivered products.
• They will plan and coordinate modifications, maintenance, and repair of enterprise products and assist engineering staff in planning and incorporating improvements.
• Responsible for assisting project development, planning, implementation, management, and technical support activities related to SE maintenance, modifications, calibration, proof load test and repairs per established customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Will review and recommend projects and proposals or aircraft Support Equipment modification.
• Required to assist in moderately complex or multiple projects, and develop, coordinate and forecast requirements.
• Will monitor project performance and risks and take necessary corrective action.
• Maintains equipment and systems by removing, replacing, repairing or upgrading components.
• Troubleshoots problems to isolate faulty components.
• Conducts complex functional tests by operating equipment and using appropriate test equipment.
• Performs a variety of inspections as required by equipment maintenance documents.
• Documents maintenance and inspection actions as required.
• Assist in tool room processes and have knowledge of TCMAX or other tool control programs. Maintain tools, Hazmat, PMEL, weight check and other position requirements as directed by management or Boeing to fulfill customer and contractual requirements.
• Maintain database records for equipment status, spare part demands and the spare tool program.
• Trains and resolves problems for less experienced technicians.
• Works under general direction.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience maintaining aircraft support equipment
• A minimum of 3 years experience maintaining Ground Support Equipment for US Air Force and/or Boeing aircraft.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot problems to isolate faulty components and conduct complex functional tests by operating ground support equipment using appropriate test tools.
• Candidate should be able to perform a variety of inspections as required and must be familiar with the associated documentation program.
• Knowledge of USAF Technical Orders and Forms.
• Ability to operate forklift, crane and other vehicles as required
• Demonstrated proficiency with database entry software systems and Microsoft operating system, including Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Candidate should be able to perform a variety of inspections as required and must be familiar with the documentation program (e.g. AFI 21-101, 00-20-1, etc.).

Typical Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED and typically5 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This requisition is for completing work on a Boeing contract in Kuwait.

Management, day-to-day supervision at the workplace and administration of compensation and benefits will be arranged by Boeing Kuwait, Inc...

Employment is subject to the candidate’s ability to satisfy all Kuwait labor and immigration formalities

This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Kuwait. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Kuwait law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Kuwait labor and immigration formalities.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Kuwait)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.