Kuwait Shop Operator

**Job Description Summary**: At Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.

The Mechanic will be deployed in Kuwait and he/she will be responsible to perform complex assembly, replacement of modules/LRI, non-complex repairs, parts cleaning, tooling maintenance, support to inhibiting, preservation, packaging,

transportation and storage of engines, module, Line Replaceable Items and AGE (aircraft ground equipment)

**Essential Responsibilities**:

- Engine off aircraft (A/C) maintenance by module (M14 M15) & component (Line Replaceable Item’s and parts only) replacement
- Perform tests onto new installed components (LRI)
- Perform Engine induction, inhibiting preservation and packaging of engines, module and LRI
- Perform repairs i.a.w. standard practices or authorized non-complex repairs
- AGE - Aircraft Ground Equipment servicing, maintenance, repair, calibration
- Cleaning: perform basic cleaning procedure onto aeroengine components
- Fitter & line inspection
- Perform internal transportation service
- Fulfill Customer demands of assets and components
- Arrange transportation for returns to Avio Aero / Military Consortium including relevant shipping/export documentation

**Qualifications/Requirements**
- High school technical diploma with previous experience
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and working around A/C’s and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Proficiency with GE Avio quality assurance procedures and instructions
- Knowledge of airworthiness / flight safety regulations and compliance
- Knowledge of military propulsion systems
- Forklift and overhead crane use
- Knowledge on engine maintenance technical documentation & ability to consult Data Modules and Part Catalogue
- Specific maintenance and training capabilities on human factor, suspected unapproved parts and FOD
- Knowledge of Measure Systems, Anti FOD Rules
- Literate in IT systems (incl. PSSE, SAP, Microsoft Office)
- Fluent written and spoken Italian and English knowledge
- EU work permit and eligible for Kuwait work permit
- ** Eligible for NATO Security Clearance***:
**Desired Characteristics**:

- Ability to work within a team
- Proactive approach with positive “can do” attitude
- Appropriate communication skills
- Experience in multinational /multicultural environment
- Proficiency/experience with cleaning methods
- Proficiency/experience with basic repair procedure onto mechanic and electrical components
- Experience on engine SIR / Strip Inspection & Rebuild and mainly in M14/M15 modules and LRI’s replacement

**What we offer**

**Smart working and work life-balance**

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

**Total Rewards**

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

- Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits platform
- GE Aviation share plan
- Life and injury insurance
- Private medical cover
- Employee assistant program
- Employee special awards (service and recognition)
- Local special agreements and discounts
- English and languages training for you and one member of your family
- Technical, Leadership and development trainings

**Inclusion & Diversity**

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No