AH6i Mechanic

V2X; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance professional to manage AH-6i maintenance activities in Saudi Arabia. The role requires coordinating maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with OEM directives and applicable aviation regulations, and guiding a team to achieve readiness objectives.

The candidate should have relevant USG or civilian certification and extensive experience with rotary-wing aircraft maintenance, including AH-6i, MD-500 series, MH-6, and related systems.

Qualifications

• Proven verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• FAA A&P certificate and FAA IA certificate preferred.
• USG/aviation certifications or equivalent experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and synchronize maintenance activities to achieve platform readiness.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance systems, processes and reports for situational awareness.
• Set daily maintenance goals and priorities to meet readiness and training objectives.
• Oversee daily maintenance management of assigned aircraft in support of the PC Manager.
• Direct inquiries, investigations and analyses related to aviation maintenance to the PC Manager.
• Coordinate maintenance operations support with Aviation Manager and training activities.
• Maintain safe execution of maintenance operations and related support activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal communication

Customer communication

Education

Assoc. Degree (required)

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

FAA A&P certificate

FAA IA certificate

Tools

MS Office

Technical manuals software

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Conducts aircraft maintenance on the AH6i as needed, following specific guidelines from the OEM Operators Manual, Maintenance Test Flight Manual, Check List Manual, and relevant directives. Removes and installs various aircraft systems and components, services and lubricates systems, prepares for inspections, performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and conducts routine and special inspections on aircraft and related components. Utilizes measuring tools, diagnostic equipment, and special tools for troubleshooting subsystems, conducts maintenance operational checks, and performs operator maintenance on tools and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE). Prepares detailed maintenance forms and records, provides MNG training as required, and ensures all maintenance operations are executed safely.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that AH-6i Aircraft maintenance functional activities and procedures among designated organizations are planned, coordinated, integrated, and synchronized to achieve established platform operational readiness objectives.

• Responsible for the compliance with established maintenance systems, processes, procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of platform readiness rates.

• Establishes daily maintenance operational goals, objectives and priorities for implementation in-order to achieve stated readiness rates and MNG training objectives as required.

• Oversees the daily maintenance management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Production Control (PC) Manager.

• Works within the maintenance quality control processes, procedures, and standards.

• Directs inquires, investigations, and research analysis related to aviation maintenance of AH-6i Aircraft and supporting maintenance activities to the PC Manager.

• Coordinates activities and requirements for maintenance operations support with the Aviation Manager.

• Coordinates through management for daily and weekly maintenance training activities.

• Ensures all maintenance operations and related maintenance support activities are conducted in a safe manner.

• In coordination with the PC Manager, supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures.

• Other tasks as directed by the PC Manager.

• Performs within the broad guidelines of duties and responsibilities with significant choice of methods.

• Retains the authority to select and implement goals and objectives within the execution of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• As a condition of employment in Saudi Arabia, all candidates must successfully complete the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s Qualification Verification Program (QVP) to ensure eligibility for visa processing and employment authorization.

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• AH-6i, MD-500 series, MH-6, AH-64 and ten (10) years’ experience desired. Note: Post hire AH-6i familiarization course will be required if applicant is not an A&P, AH-6i, MD500 series, MH-6, OH-58 or AH-64 qualified mechanic.

• Recent aircraft mechanic experience.

• FAA A&P certificate.

• Aviation Technical Inspector (TI) experience.

• FAA IA certificate.

  Experience Requirements:

• Qualified by a USG armed forces Rotary Wing aircraft mechanic maintenance course or civilian equivalent and five (5) years’ experience.

  Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications, and Ability Requirements:

• Graduate of a US Military aviation maintainers course or civilian equivalent training.

• Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms, and other aircraft related documentation.

• Proficient in MS Office software.

• Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.

• Possess a valid US issued driver’s license and passport.

• Successfully pass an overseas deployment physical upon hire.

  At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and extend our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients. #LI-RB1