CH-47F Aviation Maintenance & Crew Chief Advisor (15U) – TAFT Advisor

About the Role

Resicum International LLC is a leading provider of aviation training, logistics, maintenance, and technical advisory services supporting U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs worldwide. We are seeking experienced CH-47F aviation maintenance professionals and aircraft crew chiefs to support current and future Training Assistance Field Team (TAFT) programs worldwide.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for experienced CH-47F aviation maintenance and crew-chief professionals to continue serving the aviation community by providing technical expertise, maintenance instruction, aircraft crew-chief training, mentorship, troubleshooting assistance, and advisory support to international partner-nation aviation organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a CH-47F Aviation Maintenance or Crew Chief Advisor to FMS partner nations.
• Provide technical maintenance instruction and mentorship to international CH-47F maintenance personnel and aircraft crew chiefs.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction covering CH-47F maintenance procedures, aircraft systems, components, inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Train and mentor partner-nation CH-47F aircraft crew chiefs in safe and effective aircraft ground and flight-line operations, including aircraft preparation, pre-flight and post-flight inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, aircraft launch and recovery procedures, and maintenance documentation.
• Mentor crew chiefs in identifying aircraft discrepancies and coordinating appropriate corrective maintenance.
• Provide instruction on CH-47F aircraft systems, components, limitations, servicing requirements, and maintenance procedures.
• Assist partner-nation personnel in interpreting and applying applicable CH-47F technical manuals, maintenance publications, work packages, and technical data.
• Provide instruction and mentorship on aircraft forms, records, maintenance documentation, and technical reporting requirements.
• Assist in developing and improving partner-nation maintenance and crew-chief programs.
• Advise maintenance and aviation leadership on aircraft readiness, maintenance effectiveness, crew-chief proficiency, manpower utilization, supply issues, and maintenance challenges.
• Assist in identifying maintenance and training deficiencies and developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Support maintenance training, qualification, progression, and continuation training requirements.
• Provide instruction on aviation maintenance safety, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, hazardous material procedures, and maintenance risk management.
• Assist with aircraft inspections, maintenance evaluations, and aircraft readiness assessments as directed by program leadership.
• Support maintenance troubleshooting and fault isolation during aircraft maintenance activities.
• Assist partner-nation personnel with developing effective maintenance planning and scheduling practices.
• Provide mentorship to aircraft crew chiefs, maintenance technicians, maintenance supervisors, and other aviation maintenance personnel.
• Assist in developing the skills and capabilities of both developing and experienced CH-47F crew chiefs.
• Provide guidance to experienced and senior crew chiefs on aircraft maintenance coordination, crew management, technical supervision, and aircraft readiness.
• Assist partner-nation aviation organizations in establishing standardized crew-chief procedures and maintenance practices.
• Identify recurring maintenance issues and provide recommendations to improve aircraft reliability and operational readiness.
• Support aircraft induction, fielding, acceptance, modification, and operational sustainment activities as required.
• Assist with the development of maintenance and crew-chief lesson plans, training materials, presentations, and technical training programs.
• Conduct training and advisory activities in accordance with applicable U.S. Army regulations, technical manuals, aviation publications, safety requirements, and program directives.
• Foster strong professional relationships while supporting the objectives of U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.

Requirements

• Former or current U.S. Army 15U CH-47F Helicopter Repairer or equivalent U.S. military CH-47F aviation maintenance professional.
• Documented experience performing, supervising, or supporting CH-47F aircraft maintenance and/or aircraft crew-chief operations.
• Qualified or previously qualified to perform maintenance or crew-chief duties on the CH-47F Chinook.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a CH-47F aircraft crew chief, aviation maintenance technician, maintenance team member, or maintenance supervisor.
• Working knowledge of CH-47F aircraft systems, components, maintenance procedures, and applicable technical publications.
• Experience conducting or supporting aircraft inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and/or corrective maintenance.
• Experience interpreting and applying U.S. Army aviation technical manuals, maintenance publications, and technical data.
• Familiarity with aircraft forms, maintenance documentation, inspection procedures, and maintenance records.
• Understanding of U.S. Army aviation maintenance standards, safety practices, and flight-line procedures.
• Strong instructional, communication, and mentorship abilities.
• Ability to train and mentor international military maintenance personnel and aircraft crew chiefs with varying levels of technical experience.
• Ability to identify maintenance and training deficiencies and provide effective corrective guidance.
• Ability to work independently while serving as a trusted aviation maintenance and crew-chief advisor.
• Ability to work effectively in international and cross-cultural environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances, passport, and visa requirements, as applicable to the assigned program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO) or Training Assistance Field Team (TAFT) programs.
• Previous Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aviation maintenance advisory experience.
• Previous experience supporting international military aviation organizations.
• Previous experience as a CH-47F Senior Crew Chief, Aircraft Maintenance Team Leader, Maintenance Supervisor, Technical Inspector, or senior 15U aviation maintenance professional.
• Significant experience serving as a CH-47F aircraft crew chief in operational, training, or deployed environments.
• Experience training, evaluating, or mentoring CH-47F aircraft crew chiefs.
• Experience working in AVUM, AVIM, or depot-level maintenance environments.
• Experience supporting CH-47F aircraft fielding, modernization, or international aviation programs.
• Experience with CH-47F aircraft maintenance during deployment or expeditionary operations.
• Experience developing or managing aviation maintenance or crew-chief training programs.
• Experience with maintenance readiness reporting, aircraft status, and maintenance production management.
• Experience with aviation maintenance quality control and inspection programs.
• Previous experience supporting U.S. Army aviation maintenance training organizations.
• Graduate of applicable U.S. Army aviation maintenance, instructor, technical inspector, crew-chief, or maintenance management courses.

Skills

• CH-47F aircraft maintenance.
• CH-47F aircraft crew-chief operations.
• Aircraft systems troubleshooting and fault isolation.
• Aircraft inspections and servicing.
• Aviation maintenance instruction and mentorship.
• Crew-chief development and training.
• Aviation maintenance management.
• Technical manual and publication research.
• Aircraft inspection and quality control.
• Maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Aviation safety and risk management.
• Maintenance documentation and records management.
• Aircraft readiness and sustainment.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cross-cultural communication.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic international operational environments.

Benefits

• Support strategic international aviation modernization programs.
• Continue serving the aviation community by mentoring allied military maintenance personnel and aircraft crew chiefs.
• Apply your CH-47F maintenance and crew-chief expertise in a professional international advisory environment.
• Work alongside highly experienced aviation and maintenance professionals.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to experience the culture and history of international locations while supporting important U.S. Government partnerships.
• Make a lasting impact on the development of international CH-47F aviation maintenance and crew-chief capability.

This position is contingent upon contract(s) award and program requirements.