Job Summary:
The Vehicle Chief Mechanic supervises the reconstitution, preservation and
maintenance of all USAF vehicle assets. Carries out all duties in accordance
with USAF mandatory requirements. Ensures compliance with Performance Work
Statement (PWS) and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).
Principal Accountabilities
* Ensures monthly reconstitution, preservation and inspection goals are attained.
* Performs receipt Limited Technical Inspections (LTI) within prescribed guidelines.
* Ensures that the most economic form of repair is performed on all USAF vehicle assets.
* Prioritizes work according to goals and schedules.
* Inspects and prepares USAF vehicle assets for air/land/sea movement.
* Supervises assigned auto mechanics and electricians.
* Supervises and conducts training of all assigned maintenance technicians.
* Ensures safety practices and housekeeping is maintained to the highest standard.
* Ensures that all tools and equipment are serviceable, accounted for and secured.
* Stores and disposes of all hazardous materials in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
* Conducts repair parts research to ensure only required repair parts are requested and determines the local availability of required repair parts.
* Supervises and inspects all Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) actions to ensure completion within prescribed guidelines.
* Ensures correct and expeditious completion of work orders.
* Inspects completed vehicle repairs to ensure quality assurance is maintained.
* Ensures un-serviceable and unused serviceable repair parts are returned to the supply facility.
* Enters and updates data on the Quality Management System database.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
* Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office to include as a minimum Power Point, Excel and Word programs.
* Must be capable of operating and repairing light to heavy military and commercial type vehicles.
* Must have working knowledge of diagnostic computer programs such as Cummins, INSITE, CAT, OBD scanners.
* Will have good organizational and communication skills, particularly in dealings with subordinates.
* Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
* May be required to operate material handling equipment.
* High School diploma or equivalent required.
* Recognized national qualification in vehicle maintenance at a higher level required.
* Four years experience in USAF or US service equivalent vehicle and equipment repair required.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Two years experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.