Airfield Arresting Systems Technician

Amentum

Qatar

Ref: SP122-246

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World

Airfield Arresting Systems Technician - Qatar

POSITION SUMMARY
- Be responsible for training, maintenance scheduling, recurring maintenance and repairs to support power production personnel and others as assigned in the operation, maintenance and repair of Aircraft Arresting Systems.
- Operate and maintain BAK-12 and BAK-14 aircraft arresting systems.
- Conduct all job duties outlined in PWS to ensure professional and quality services are provided to Customer in accordance with program requirements, while maintaining safety as the highest priority IAW PWS, laws, codes, guidelines, criteria and standards established by international, US government, PWS and any additional guidelines.
- Be available within 4 hours to meet on the installation with Government personnel as required.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have at least three (3) years' experience in operation and maintenance of Aircraft Arresting Systems.
- Requires at least three (3) years of aircraft barrier experience.
- Must have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of BAK-12 and BAK-14 aircraft arresting systems.
- Must have working knowledge of airfield driving with the ability to obtain and maintain Flight Line Driving Certification.
- Requires excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Must have a valid driver's license and current passport.
- Must have an Active U.S. Government issued Secret Security Clearance and maintain it for the duration of the contract.
- Requires the ability to successfully pass CENTCOM medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
- Must be able to obtain a Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience providing excellent customer service in supporting contract responsibilities in an OCONUS environment.
- Relevant overseas experience, preferably in the Middle East with knowledge of local culture and customs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules and under pressure of deadlines while maintaining performance standards.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS
This position may be located in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit / 50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.

PAE will never charge a recruiting fee.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.

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