Senior Aerostat Operations Lead

Amentum company; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aerostat Operator to provide Operations and Sustainment support for the PSS-T program at CONUS/OCONUS locations. The role requires supervising crew, maintaining equipment, and coordinating maintenance and logistics for aerostat systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerostat operations, hardware troubleshooting, and leadership experience, with readiness to deploy to austere environments and comply with security requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, information technology, or mechanical engineering; experience may substitute education.
• Three years aerostat experience and four years technical experience in specialized disciplines.
• Prior experience as a shift lead and supervisory/leadership experience.
• Ability to perform routine system maintenance and analysis; fault detection, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise execution of the assigned work schedule and crew duties.
• Maintain site and system inventory including spares, helium, POL, and tools.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed timely and replacements addressed.
• Submit reports on operational status, flying time, downtime, and logistics.
• Direct crew in post-flight maintenance and system improvements.

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Aerostat Operator to provide Operations and Sustainment support for the PSS-T program at CONUS/OCONUS locations. The role requires supervising crew, maintaining equipment, and coordinating maintenance and logistics for aerostat systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerostat operations, hardware troubleshooting, and leadership experience, with readiness to deploy to austere environments and comply with security requirements.