Vehicle Chief Mechanic

About the role

The Vehicle Chief Mechanic supervises the reconstitution, preservation and maintenance of all USAF vehicle assets, carrying out duties in line with USAF mandatory requirements and ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement and the Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System. The role involves supervising auto mechanics, electricians and maintenance technicians, and works in an office, maintenance shop or warehouse environment, sometimes outdoors.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure monthly reconstitution, preservation and inspection goals are met and prioritize work according to goals and schedules.
• Perform Limited Technical Inspections (LTI) and supervise and inspect Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) actions.
• Verify Vehicle Down for Parts (VDP) decisions, monitor cannibalization, and conduct repair parts research so only required parts are requested and local availability is checked.
• Inspect vehicles for air, land and sea movement and ensure completed repairs meet quality standards.
• Supervise assigned auto mechanics and electricians, train maintenance technicians, and recommend additional training when needed.
• Maintain safety practices, housekeeping, serviceable tools and equipment, and dispose of hazardous materials and unserviceable parts in line with SOPs and host nation laws.
• Ensure work orders are completed correctly and on time.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent, and recognized national qualification in vehicle maintenance at a higher level.
• Four years' experience in USAF or US service equivalent vehicle and equipment repair.
• Valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain a host nation license; may need to operate material handling equipment.
• US citizenship required for facility credentials at this location.
• Preferred: two years' supervisory experience.

Required skills

• Proficiency with personal computers, Windows and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to operate and repair light to heavy military and commercial vehicles.
• Working knowledge of diagnostic tools such as Cummins INSITE, CAT and OBD scanners.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs; exposure to noise and PPE required.