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Job Description: Description: Aircraft Hydraulics Repair / Aviation Ground Support Equipment Advisor (15H) – TAFT Advisor Location: WorldwideEmployment Type: Full-TimeStatus: Subject to Contract(s) AwardAbout Resicum International LLC 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. Our team consists of highly experienced military and civilian aviation professionals dedicated to enhancing partner-nation operational readiness through world-class training, technical expertise, and mentorship. We are seeking experienced Aircraft Hydraulics Repair / Aviation Ground Support Equipment Advisors to support current and future Training Assistance Field Team (TAFT) programs worldwide. This position provides an opportunity for an experienced aviation hydraulics and ground support equipment professional to continue serving the aviation community by providing technical expertise, maintenance instruction, troubleshooting assistance, equipment operation and maintenance training, mentorship, and advisory support to international partner-nation aviation organizations.Position Summary The Aircraft Hydraulics Repair / Aviation Ground Support Equipment Advisor (15H) serves as a technical aviation maintenance advisor responsible for providing instruction, troubleshooting assistance, equipment maintenance guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to partner-nation aviation maintenance personnel. The advisor will provide subject matter expertise in aircraft hydraulic systems, hydraulic component repair, troubleshooting, fault isolation, hydraulic test equipment, aviation ground support equipment (GSE), equipment operation, preventive maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, and maintenance documentation. The successful candidate will work directly alongside international military aviation maintenance organizations to develop and improve partner-nation capabilities in the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, servicing, and maintenance of aviation hydraulic systems and associated ground support equipment. The advisor will emphasize the proper application of military aviation maintenance practices, technical manuals, safety procedures, preventive maintenance standards, quality-control practices, and equipment operating procedures.Primary Responsibilities Serve as an Aircraft Hydraulics Repair / Aviation Ground Support Equipment Advisor to FMS partner nations. Provide technical instruction, supervision, mentorship, and advisory support to international aviation maintenance personnel. Provide classroom and hands-on training covering aircraft hydraulic systems, hydraulic component maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, servicing, and testing. Provide instruction on the operation, inspection, servicing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of military aviation ground support equipment. Train and mentor partner-nation personnel in the safe and proper operation of aviation GSE used to support aircraft maintenance and flight operations. Provide instruction on hydraulic system troubleshooting, pressure testing, leak detection, contamination control, component replacement, and fault isolation. Assist maintenance personnel in identifying, troubleshooting, isolating, and correcting hydraulic system and component discrepancies. Provide technical guidance concerning hydraulic pumps, motors, actuators, valves, reservoirs, filters, accumulators, hoses, fittings, lines, and associated components. Provide instruction on the proper use of hydraulic test stands, test equipment, pressure gauges, flow meters, adapters, and other specialized hydraulic maintenance equipment. Train personnel on the proper operation, inspection, servicing, and maintenance of aviation ground support equipment. Provide instruction on GSE preventive maintenance, operator-level maintenance, scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance. Assist partner-nation personnel with the identification and correction of GSE equipment faults and deficiencies. Provide technical guidance on ground power units, hydraulic power units, air-start equipment, compressors, heaters, generators, servicing equipment, maintenance stands, and other aviation support equipment, as applicable to the assigned program. Provide instruction on the proper application of technical manuals, equipment maintenance manuals, operator manuals, work packages, engineering instructions, and approved technical data. Assist partner-nation personnel in determining equipment serviceability in accordance with approved technical data and established maintenance procedures. Provide instruction on hydraulic system cleanliness, contamination prevention, fluid handling, filtration, servicing, and storage procedures. Train personnel on proper hydraulic fluid handling and the prevention of hydraulic system contamination and component damage. Provide guidance on the proper use, care, inspection, calibration, and accountability of specialized tools, test equipment, and GSE. Assist in establishing standardized GSE inspection, servicing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures. Provide instruction on aircraft ground support equipment dispatch, utilization, maintenance tracking, and accountability procedures. Provide mentorship on aviation maintenance forms, equipment records, inspection documentation, maintenance records, and technical reporting requirements. Assist partner-nation organizations in developing effective equipment tracking, documentation, and accountability procedures. Advise maintenance leadership on hydraulic maintenance capability, GSE readiness, equipment availability, maintenance effectiveness, and technical deficiencies. Assist in identifying recurring hydraulic system and GSE failures and recommend corrective actions. Support maintenance training, qualification, progression, and continuation training requirements. Provide instruction on aviation maintenance safety, hydraulic pressure hazards, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, hazardous material procedures, and maintenance risk management. Assist with maintenance evaluations, equipment inspections, quality-control activities, and readiness assessments as directed by program leadership. Mentor aircraft mechanics, hydraulics repair personnel, GSE operators, GSE maintenance personnel, maintenance supervisors, quality-control personnel, and other aviation support personnel. Assist partner-nation aviation organizations in establishing standardized hydraulic maintenance and GSE operating and maintenance procedures. Assist with the development of hydraulic and GSE lesson plans, training materials, presentations, practical exercises, and technical training programs. Identify hydraulic and GSE training deficiencies and provide appropriate corrective instruction and remediation. Promote aviation safety, maintenance discipline, technical compliance, equipment accountability, and proper maintenance practices throughout all advisory activities. Support aircraft induction, fielding, acceptance, modification, modernization, and operational sustainment activities as required. Conduct training and advisory activities in accordance with applicable military regulations, technical manuals, aviation publications, safety requirements, equipment manuals, and program directives. Foster strong professional relationships while supporting the objectives of U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. Why Join Resicum International? Support strategic international aviation modernization programs. Continue serving the aviation community by mentoring allied military aviation maintenance personnel. Apply your 15H hydraulics and aviation ground support equipment expertise in a professional international advisory environment. Train and mentor partner-nation aviation personnel in proven military maintenance practices. 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 aviation maintenance, hydraulic repair, and ground support equipment capabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Resicum International LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.Apply Today If you are an experienced aviation hydraulics and ground support equipment professional looking to continue your career in an international aviation training, advisory, and mentorship role, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Resicum International team. This position is contingent upon contract(s) award and program requirements.Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Former U.S. Army 15H Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer or equivalent U.S. military aviation hydraulics maintenance professional. Demonstrated experience repairing, troubleshooting, inspecting, servicing, and maintaining aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Documented experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing military aviation ground support equipment. Experience performing or supervising preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation GSE. Experience providing training, instruction, and mentorship to aviation maintenance personnel and/or GSE operators and maintainers. Strong knowledge of aircraft hydraulic systems, hydraulic components, hydraulic troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures. Experience with hydraulic test equipment and pressure/flow testing. Experience interpreting and applying U.S. military technical manuals, maintenance publications, equipment manuals, and technical data. Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems and isolating equipment faults. Experience with hydraulic component removal, replacement, repair, inspection, servicing, and testing. Knowledge of hydraulic fluid handling, contamination control, filtration, and servicing procedures. Experience operating and maintaining aviation ground support equipment used in military aviation maintenance environments. Knowledge of GSE preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance procedures. Experience with aviation maintenance documentation, equipment records, inspection procedures, and maintenance reporting. Understanding of military aviation maintenance standards, safety practices, risk management, and quality-control procedures. Strong leadership, troubleshooting, analytical, instructional, communication, and mentorship abilities. Ability to train and mentor international military personnel 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 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. Significant experience working with U.S. military rotary-wing or fixed-wing aircraft. Previous experience as a senior 15H technician, aircraft hydraulics/pneudraulics technician, technical inspector, quality-control inspector, maintenance supervisor, or aviation maintenance team leader. Experience supervising aviation hydraulics maintenance operations. Experience supervising or managing aviation ground support equipment maintenance operations. Experience training and mentoring GSE operators and maintenance personnel. Experience with military aviation ground support equipment fielding, acceptance, and sustainment. Experience supporting aircraft fielding, modernization, modification, or international aviation programs. Experience developing or managing aviation maintenance or GSE training programs. Experience with aviation maintenance readiness reporting and maintenance production management. Experience with aviation maintenance quality-control and inspection programs. Previous experience training or mentoring international military aviation maintenance personnel. Graduate of applicable U.S. military aviation maintenance, instructor, technical inspector, quality-control, or maintenance management courses. Experience working in AVUM, AVIM, or depot-level maintenance environments. Experience supporting aviation maintenance operations in deployed or austere environments. Desired Skills Aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance. Hydraulic component repair and replacement. Hydraulic troubleshooting and fault isolation. Hydraulic pressure and flow testing. Hydraulic system servicing and contamination control. Aviation Ground Support Equipment operation and maintenance. GSE troubleshooting and corrective maintenance. GSE preventive and scheduled maintenance. Aviation maintenance quality control. Technical manual and equipment publication research. Aviation maintenance instruction and mentorship. GSE operator and maintainer training. Maintenance planning and scheduling. Aviation safety and risk management. Maintenance documentation and equipment records management. Aviation readiness and sustainment. Technical problem-solving and analytical skills. Professional communication and interpersonal skills. Cross-cultural communication. Ability to work effectively in dynamic international operational environments.