Powertrain Technician

Akima; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, seeks a Powertrain Technician for Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, to perform unit-level maintenance on CH-47 powertrain and rotor systems. The role requires solving complex mechanical tasks, coordinating with the Maintenance Lead, and ensuring compliance with safety and readiness standards.

Responsibilities include disassembly, repair, reassembly, alignment, and corrosion prevention, plus mentoring RSLFAC personnel and managing parts and tools. U.S.

Qualifications

• Eight years minimum experience as aircraft powertrain mechanic.
• Powertrain course qualification from US armed forces or civilian equivalent.
• Proficient with computer-hosted technical manuals and maintenance documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication; professional customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Performs unit-level maintenance on aircraft power train and rotor systems.
• Removes and replaces power train quills, transmissions, hubs and tanks.
• Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, aligns and balances power train components.
• Ensures corrosion prevention, cleaning, storage and preservation of parts.
• Maintains shop stocks, requisitions parts, and uses tools including precision measuring devices.
• Provides OJT, coaching and mentoring to personnel; ensures safety in operations.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Lead and Aviation Logistics to meet OR rates.
• Enters data into maintenance forms and supports DART processes when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

NDI Level II or higher

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Tech manuals software

Maintenance forms system

Documentation system

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a Powertrain Technician to work in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The Powertrain Technician performs duties on the CH-47 aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Performs unit-level maintenance on aircraft power train and rotor systems.
• Removes and replaces power train quills, transmissions adapting parts, rotary wing hub and tanks.
• Disassembles friction dampers and hanger assemblies.
• Disassembles repairs, reassembles, adjusts, balances and aligns power train and rotor components, systems and subsystems to include forward and aft rotor head assemblies according to directives.
• Applies corrosion preventative procedures.
• Cleans, preserves, and stores power train and rotor components.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on ground support equipment, common and special tools.
• Maintains facilities for storage of returnable and hazardous materials.
• Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft power train and rotor systems and subsystems.
• Prepares requests for turn-in and repair parts for power train and rotor components.
• Uses common measuring tools necessary for performing the tasks described herein, precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures.
• Assists customer in the requisition and maintenance of shop and bench stock items for repair of aircraft powertrain systems.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools, AGSE and PGSE.
• Ensures that aircraft powertrain activities and procedures among designated organizations are planned, coordinated, integrated, and synchronized to achieve established platform operational readiness (OR) rates IAW contractual requirements.
• Establishes daily powertrain maintenance operational goals, objectives and priorities for implementation in-order to achieve stated OR rates.
• Oversees the daily powertrain maintenance management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Maintenance Lead, in conjunction with Aviation Logistics for related platform parts and spares.
• Works within the maintenance quality control processes, procedures, and standards.
• Directs inquires, investigations, and research analysis related to powertrain maintenance of the aircraft and supporting maintenance activities to the Maintenance Lead.
• Coordinates activities and requirements for maintenance operations support with the Maintenance Lead.
• In coordination with the PC and Maintenance Lead, supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures.
• Enters data, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records.
• Provides On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to RSLFAC personnel in all aspects of aircraft powertrain tasks as necessary.
• Ensures that all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner.
• Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years’ experience years as an aircraft powertrain mechanic.
• Successfully completed and qualified by the appropriate U.S. Government armed forces Powertrain course or civilian equivalent training.
• Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms or similar aviation maintenance. management system, and other aircraft-related documentation.
• Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Possess a valid state or Government-issued driver’s license.
• Successfully pass an overseas deployment physical upon hire.
• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Desired Qualifications:

• Military school trained.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• NDI Level II or higher preferred.

Job ID: 2026-24990

Work Type: On-Site

Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Solutions,the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.