Powertrain Technician

Role Overview

Pinnacle Solutions is seeking a skilled Powertrain Technician based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, to perform critical maintenance on CH-47 aircraft powertrain and rotor systems. This position involves hands-on unit-level tasks essential to aircraft operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct unit-level maintenance and repairs on aircraft powertrain and rotor assemblies, including removal and replacement of quills, transmissions, adapting parts, rotary wing hubs, and tanks.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, balance, and align powertrain and rotor components such as forward and aft rotor head assemblies according to established directives.
• Apply corrosion prevention techniques and perform cleaning, preservation, and storage of powertrain and rotor components.
• Operate and maintain ground support equipment, common and specialized tools, ensuring facilities for storing hazardous and returnable materials are managed appropriately.
• Manage requisitioning and stocking of shop and bench repair parts, prepare turn-in requests for repair components, and utilize precision measuring instruments and alignment fixtures required for maintenance tasks.
• Support customers by managing shop bench stock and operating equipment including AGSE and PGSE.
• Plan, coordinate, and synchronize powertrain maintenance tasks across organizations to meet contractual operational readiness goals.
• Set daily operational goals related to powertrain maintenance to achieve required operational readiness rates.
• Oversee daily maintenance management of assigned aircraft in coordination with Maintenance Lead and Aviation Logistics for parts and spares.
• Adhere to maintenance quality control procedures, direct inquiries and investigations related to powertrain maintenance, and coordinate maintenance support activities with the Maintenance Lead.
• Assist with Downed Aircraft Recovery Team processes in collaboration with PC and Maintenance Lead.
• Maintain and update aircraft maintenance records and forms accurately.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to personnel regarding aircraft powertrain maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years’ experience as an aircraft powertrain mechanic.
• Successful completion of a U.S. Government armed forces Powertrain course or equivalent civilian training.
• Proficient in using computer-based interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms, and aviation maintenance management systems.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with professionalism in customer interactions.
• Valid state or government-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to pass overseas deployment physical examination upon hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational qualification.
• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military school training.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Level II or higher certification preferred.

Additional Information

This position is onsite in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, offered by Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company. Pinnacle Solutions is an Alaska Native Corporation committed to serving its shareholder communities and delivering federal construction and maintenance services. Employees benefit from a supportive and innovative workplace culture, comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and excellent retirement options.