Aircraft Powerplant Repair Advisor – TAFT Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Act as an Aircraft Powerplant Repair Advisor for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner nations.

• Deliver both classroom-based and practical instruction, along with mentorship, to international aviation maintenance teams.

• Educate personnel on aircraft engine systems, components, maintenance protocols, inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs.

• Assist in the removal, installation, inspection, servicing, component replacement, and other maintenance activities related to engines.

• Interpret and implement technical manuals, maintenance publications, work packages, engineering directives, and technical data.

• Provide training on aircraft forms, maintenance documentation, inspection records, and technical reporting requirements.

• Identify ongoing powerplant maintenance challenges and formulate corrective measures.

• Counsel maintenance leadership regarding aircraft readiness, maintenance efficiency, technical issues, and operational matters.

• Facilitate maintenance training, qualifications, career progression, and ongoing training initiatives.

• Instruct on aviation maintenance safety, tool management, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, hazardous material protocols, and maintenance risk management.

• Assist with conducting aircraft inspections, maintenance evaluations, and powerplant maintenance assessments.

• Aid in troubleshooting and isolating faults in aircraft engines and related powerplant systems.

• Support the planning and scheduling of engine maintenance activities.

• Mentor aircraft mechanics, powerplant technicians, maintenance supervisors, and other aviation maintenance staff.

• Establish standardized procedures and practices for powerplant maintenance.

• Guide the appropriate use, care, inspection, and accountability of specialized powerplant maintenance tools and equipment.

• Assist in aircraft induction, fielding, acceptance, modification, and operational sustainment activities.

• Develop training materials, lesson plans, presentations, and technical training programs for powerplant maintenance.

• Identify deficiencies in training and provide remedial instruction and support.

• Advocate for aviation safety, maintenance discipline, quality assurance, and technical compliance.

• Conduct activities in alignment with military regulations, technical manuals, aviation publications, safety standards, and program directives.

• Build and maintain professional relationships to support U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Former U.S. Army 15B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer or equivalent U.S. military aviation powerplant maintenance experience.

• Proven experience in performing, supervising, or supporting aircraft powerplant maintenance.

• Familiarity with maintaining, troubleshooting, inspecting, servicing, removing, installing, or repairing aircraft engines and related powerplant systems.

• Strong understanding of aircraft powerplant systems, components, operating principles, maintenance procedures, and technical documents.

• Experience in executing scheduled, preventive, and corrective aircraft powerplant maintenance.

• Proficient in interpreting and utilizing U.S. military aviation technical manuals, maintenance publications, and technical data.

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance forms, records, inspections, and documentation practices.

• Comprehension of military aviation maintenance standards, safety protocols, and quality-control procedures.

• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, instructional, communication, and mentorship abilities.

• Capability to train and mentor international military aviation maintenance personnel.

• Ability to recognize powerplant maintenance deficiencies and provide effective corrective advice.

• Competence to operate independently as a technical aviation maintenance advisor.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within international and cross-cultural contexts.

• Capability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances, passport, and visa requirements as applicable to the assigned program.

• Previous experience with SATMO or TAFT is preferred.

• Prior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aviation maintenance advisory experience is preferred.

• Background in supporting international military aviation entities is preferred.

• Significant experience with U.S. military turbine-powered rotary-wing aircraft is preferred.

• Experience in roles such as senior powerplant mechanic, maintenance supervisor, technical inspector, or aviation maintenance team leader is preferred.

• Familiarity with AVUM, AVIM, or depot-level maintenance environments is preferred.

• Experience in aircraft engine removal and installation is preferred.

• Proficiency in turbine engine troubleshooting and fault isolation is preferred.

• Experience in supporting aircraft engine fielding, modernization, or international aviation programs is preferred.

• Experience in developing or managing aviation maintenance or powerplant training programs is preferred.

• Experience in aviation maintenance readiness reporting and production management is preferred.

• Familiarity with aviation maintenance quality-control and inspection program is preferred.

• Prior experience in training or mentoring international military aviation maintenance personnel is preferred.

• Graduate of relevant U.S. military aviation maintenance, instructor, technical inspector, or maintenance management courses is preferred.

• Proficient in aircraft turbine engine maintenance.

• Skilled in powerplant troubleshooting and fault isolation.

• Knowledgeable in engine inspection and servicing.

• Experienced in engine removal and installation.

• Understanding of aircraft systems.

• Proficient in aviation maintenance instruction and mentorship.

• Experienced in technical manual and publication research.

• Skilled in aircraft inspection and quality control.

• Competent in maintenance planning and scheduling.

• Knowledgeable in aviation safety and risk management.

• Experienced in maintenance documentation and records management.

• Skilled in aircraft readiness and sustainment.

• Proficient in technical problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Competent in cross-cultural communication.

• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic international settings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to immerse in the culture and history of international locations.

• Contribute to strategic international aviation modernization initiatives.

• Collaborate with highly experienced aviation and maintenance professionals.