Technical Inspector AH-64 Armament/Electrical Systems - A&P or FCC License - Illesheim, Germany

The AH-64 Armament/Electrical Systems Technical Inspector (TI) is responsible for performing detailed inspections, quality verification, and technical evaluations of all maintenance actions performed on AH-64D/E Apache Armament and Electrical systems under the U.S. Army maintenance program. The TI ensures all work complies with Army regulations, Technical Manuals (TMs), maintenance directives, and contractual requirements. This position plays a critical role in maintaining aircraft airworthiness, mission readiness, and adherence to quality assurance and safety standards in support of U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough inspections, quality checks, and acceptance verifications on AH-64D/E armament and electrical systems to ensure all maintenance actions comply with Army maintenance standards and applicable TMs.

• Perform complex troubleshooting, fault isolation, and system diagnostics on armament subsystems, and related fire control and electrical systems.

• Review, verify, and sign off on aircraft maintenance forms, inspection records, and DA 2408-series documents in accordance with establish DA regulations and company Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.

• Provide expert-level technical guidance, mentorship, and assistance to armament and electrical technicians during maintenance and inspection processes.

• Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality personnel to resolve technical discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure all maintenance and inspection activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with environmental and HAZMAT handling regulations.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Control section to enhance compliance, safety, and operational effectiveness.

• Assist in maintaining compliance with ISO, DCMA, and U.S. Army Aviation standards as defined in AR 750-1 and contract-specific requirements.

• Perform the receiving, in-process, final quality, flight safety inspections and functional operational tests during organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance, modification and repair of military tactical aircraft systems or associated components.

• Approve or reject work accomplished by field team members to ensure compliance with customer specifications, standards and technical data.

• Review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions to complex repair situations.

• Perform analysis of defects and interprets quality control rejection and failure trends.

• Monitor safety, training, and certification requirements.

• Using checklists, perform daily work site Safety Inspections and Foreign Object Damage Inspections.

• Monitor tool control programs, inspects and maintains records to ensure that measuring and test equipment meets calibration requirements.

• Maintain Quality, Safety, Training and Certification Records.

• Coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative concerning quality matters, mandatory inspection points and final acceptance inspection of contract end items or services.

• Inspect forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required. 

• Shall have Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience.

• FAA A&P or FCC Elements 1 and 3 Required. 

• Must possess (FAA) A&P Certificate with at least One (1) year of experience inspecting assigned Mission Design Series (MDS AH-64) aircraft.

• If No A&P (FCC Elements 1 and 3 required); with the FCC License candidate have a minimum Five (5) years of experience as an Aircraft Inspector on the Mission Design Series (MDS AH-64) airframe they will be inspecting. 

• FAA IA - Inspection Authorization strongly preferred.

• If no IA, shall have a minimum Five (5) years of experience as an Aircraft Inspector (TI) on the MDS AH-64 airframe they will be inspecting. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization**NAC-I T1 Public Trust. Note:  US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.

• Interim NACI approval required for deployment.

• Valid US Passport Required for deployment to Germany.

Germany Specific:

• TESA Approval: (German Govt) Must be able to qualify for TESA approval; with 5 years career total Aviation maintenance experience.

• Travel: As required in support of task order.

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Knowledge & Skills

• Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system.

• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks.

• Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment.

• Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair of replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.

• Must have skill in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.

• Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.

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