Overhead and Aircraft Hangar Door Technician

About the role

The Overhead and Aircraft Hangar Door Technician ensures that all sectional overhead doors and large‑scale aircraft hangar door systems operate safely and reliably in a mission‑critical airfield environment. This position supports continuous flight operations by performing inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair sectional overhead doors, rolling steel doors, and various aircraft hangar door systems (hydraulic, electric, bi‑fold, sliding, vertical lift).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, gearboxes, tracks, rollers, cables, springs, control panels, limit switches, safety devices, and seals.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system issues using appropriate tools and technical documentation.
• Respond to emergency service calls to restore door functionality with minimal downtime.
• Install new door systems and components according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements.
• Conduct operational and safety testing after maintenance or repair activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and parts usage documentation.
• Coordinate with base facilities, operations, and contractors to schedule work and minimize operational impact.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 + years experience servicing sectional overhead doors and/or aircraft hangar door systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Familiarity with safety practices related to high‑tension springs, heavy equipment, and elevated work.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; U.S. passport preferred.
• Eligibility to meet USCENTCOM deployment policy and obtain a Qatar residency visa.
• Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions and endure long hours.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic system maintenance
• Motorized door control systems
• Interpretation of technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• OSHA safety compliance