C-17 Lead Coordinator

Position Responsibilities: • English is the primary language of the KAF community on the airbase in Kuwait. All technical data to perform the tasks and training are in English. • Serves as the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) shift leader and is responsible for coordination of all aircraft organizational maintenance activities in a fast-paced, dynamic flight line environment and during recurring Home Station Checks. • Directs, trains, and mentors a group of multi-level mechanics/technicians in the execution of daily aircraft launch, recovery, pre/post-flight, maintenance activities, and servicing tasks. • Maintains a continuous communication link between touch labor, Field Operations management, Boeing support functions, and KAF flight crews. • Works with Logistics Data Management function to develop maintenance plans, including prioritizing, scheduling, and reporting of aircraft/maintenance status and accomplishment unscheduled maintenance activities. • Understands the critical relationship between the flying schedule and airworthiness requirements/availability of parts when allocating manpower resources. • Utilizes sound judgment and critical thinking to evaluate acceptable quality standards before authorizing exceptional release of the aircraft. • Liaisons with internal/external customers as the subject matter expert for KAF aircraft condition and operational capability. • Utilizes knowledge/experience to evaluate issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans that enhance the overall mission capable rate. • Participates with organizational leaders in the development and implementation of plans and objectives (e.g., long-range strategies, organizational goals, objectives and initiatives). • Manages, develops, and updates CLS processes/procedures. • Tracks quality metrics and reports on the health of the organization. • Works independently with very little direction and must be resilient to a fluid environment with changing customer requirements. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • 10+ years of C17 Maintenance experience, either expeditor, FCC, flight line or HSC work • Extensive knowledge of Air Force procedures, processes, technical orders, and maintenance information systems (e.g. G081) • Wide-ranging and specialized knowledge of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and subsystems, including its associated technical network, is required. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Experience managing C-17 flight line operational maintenance activities in an Air Force environment highly desired. • Experience supporting Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) in a multi-national environment preferred. Typical Education/ Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).