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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.
| POSITION TITLE: | E-28 ARRESTING GEAR MECHANIC |
| DEPARTMENT: | FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| POSITION REPORT TO: | ASST. FIRE CHIEF FOR PREVENTION, DEPUTY & FIRE CHIEF |
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains and repairs emergency arresting gear to ensure compliance with governing regulations and readiness of gear.
- Performs all required maintenance and repair of the airfield arresting gear and appurtenances.
- Inspect, rig and de-rig the airfield arresting gear and appurtenances as required.
- Accomplish all reports, forms, parts requisition, and maintenance schedule as required and other duties as directed by the Fire Chief.
- Must be able to complete reports and schedule maintenance on the computer SKED program.
- Responsible for coordination of SPOT checks.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must speak, read, and understand the English language.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
- Must hold a Country and Government driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the Airfield Vehicle Operators Course License.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING:
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Awareness)
- DoD Approved (CPR – American Heart Association – Health Care Provider)
- Must have successfully completed the training and certification of Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS):
- ➢ E-28 Arresting Gear
- ➢ 3M 301 Maintenance Person
- Completed TESDA Certifications is highly desired but not required:
- ➢ Auto Engine Rebuilding – NC II
- ➢ Automotive Mechanical Assembly – NC II and III
- ➢ Automotive Servicing – NC I, II, III, and IV
EDUCATION:
Must have at least a high school diploma, technical or vocational course graduate; associate or bachelor’s degree is highly desired but not required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three (3) years of experience as journeyman mechanic level and engine repair services is preferred.
- Experience in aircraft arrestments on E-28 arresting gear is highly desired.
Basic terms of the job offer.
- Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
- Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $896.40 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
- Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
- Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
- Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,
will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
- Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided.
- Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
- Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
- Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
- Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Other requirements
- Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
- Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
- Updated covid vaccination certificate
- Medical exam report at a date to be advised.
Interested candidates should apply ONLINE via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Salient Features
| Experience Required | 3 Years |