CSE Mechanic

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Performs diagnosis and corrective actions, disassembles, inspects, evaluates, and accomplishes necessary repairs according to publication/technical instructions and technical directives on all required support equipment. Determines requirements for repairs, modifications, and part replacements. May be required to verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform.
• Reviews, interprets, and applies the assigned maintenance manual procedures in support of assigned maintenance actions. Applies practical knowledge of wiring schematics and the interpretation of technical data contained within those schematics and/or sources of maintenance data.
• Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Performs O , I and authorized commercial repair of all CSE, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Palletized Systems Equipment (PSE) in accordance with the KAF 4790.2 and applicable maintenance manuals.
• Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and other hourly or calendar inspections in accordance with the KAF 4790.2 and applicable publications.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, reworks, and maintains hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems. Removes, adjusts, repairs, and replaces/re-installs functional components and incorporates applicable technical directives and bulletins.
• Ensures the accurate entry of data into the locally used computer database system to document maintenance actions, monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, and maintain equipment records.
• Analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs CSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
• Uses Hazardous Materials such as chemical sealants, oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, etc. Performs proper handling and disposal of chemicals and petroleum products required during maintenance.
• Uses illustrated parts breakdowns (IPB)s to determine material requirements, research associated part numbers, and requisitions repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through the supply system.
• Performs close tolerance adjustment, repair, and rework of equipment in and out of the shop area.
• Services, inspects, and tests aviation support equipment used for direct and indirect aircraft support.
• Troubleshoots, inspects, services, tests, and conditions storage batteries to include lead-acid, gel, and sealed type.
• Performs Corrosion Control/Prevention, Preservation, and de-preservation of Support Equipment (SE).
• Performs general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD-free environment.
• Conduct off-station maintenance when required.
• When necessary, performs other duties and supervisory functions, critical to the function of the program and to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Must be able to adhere to and comply with all Kuwaiti Labor and Immigration requirements.
• Must be United States (U.S.) citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to obtain a United States Passport. If you currently possess a United States Passport and it must have at least 24 months of time remaining before expiration.
• Must have a minimum of five years of hands-on aviation ground support equipment maintenance experience. A combination of formal education, technical schools, and practical experience may be substituted.
• Have a strong knowledge base of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 maintenance manual instructions and how those instructions apply to the maintenance and support of assigned support equipment.
• Have a strong knowledge base of aviation maintenance procedures (safety, tool control, HAZMAT, Inspection programs, Administrative requirements, support equipment, calibration/torque procedures).
• Must be willing to administrate, maintain, and manage maintenance programs (ex. Tool Control, HAZMAT, FOD, MetCal, etc ) as required by local policies.