M&E Global About Vacancies Core Services Sectors Case Studies Resources Blog Contact Login Upload CV Apache Mechanic Location Erbil Sector: Aviation Job type: Contract Contact: Hugo Hickson Email: hugo.hickson@mneglobal.com Duration: 12 Month Rolling - Ongoing contract M&E Global is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apache Mechanic to join our team. The role Based in Erbil, Iraq you’ll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a US Military base. This role is a fantastic chance for you to further develop your skills as an Apache Mechanic, working in an exciting environment. Knowledge and Skills Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to fulfil each of the following essential duties: You must have minimum 3 years’ experience working on the desired aircraft. Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts. Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair. Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometres, sheet metal brakes and sheers. Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems. Able to prioritise workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and the ability to lead teams through complex aircraft relevant tasks. Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required. Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance performed by mechanics. The post holder will receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Deployment package and additional benefits Our recruitment team will be happy to discuss the deployment package and additional benefits in more detail. Here is a general outline*: Yearlong contract. 90/30 rotation (three months on, one month off). 12-hour shifts whilst on rotation, therefore will work 84-hour weeks. Pay is extremely competitive; you will also be exempt from paying tax while on contract. You will be paid fortnightly. You will not have any outgoing costs while on contract as we will cover flights at the start and end of the contract, meals on base and accommodation on base. To visit home at the end of each rotation, you will be provided with a stipend payment to book your own flights. You will receive a signing on bonus at the start of the year and an annual completion bonus at the end of year. This is a great opportunity to work overseas, continue a career in contracting or experience it for the first time. Do you know someone who would be suitable for this role? We offer a referral fee of £250 for anyone you refer to this contract that we hire. They must be a new referral, previously unknown to us and complete 12 weeks work on contract. Please ensure that you read and agree to our privacy policy, which can be found on our website under the privacy policy section, which explains how we will use your personal data. By providing us with your CV and details in respect to this advertisement, you are providing your consent for us to use this data. * The deployment package varies from role to role and will depend on your current circumstances. Apply Go Back Apply Now Save Job Share this job Get similar jobs by email Create Alert By submitting your details you agree to our Privacy Policy Latest Jobs Apache Mechanic Erbil Chinook Mechanic Illesheim Apache Mechanic Illesheim About Accreditations Vacancies Sectors Case Studies Blog Ethics and Compliance Contact +44 (0) 1384 221133 info@mneglobal.com 7 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Belbroughton, Worcestershire, DY9 9AF, United Kingdom Cookie Policy Privacy Policy All content copyrighted M&E Global © All rights reserved Website by Volcanic Cookie consent We use necessary cookies to make our site work. We’d like to set additional cookies to understand site usage, make site improvements and to remember your settings. We also use cookies set by other sites to help deliver content from their services. View ourCookie Policy PreferencesReject AllAccept All