APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Reference	P1007-A-4979
Job Title	Fuel Systems Technician
Location	Middle East
Contact	Caroline Wood
Client Profile	Operating from a state-of-the-art facility, providing comprehensive technical services to operators of wide body and narrow body commercial aircraft, business jets, military and VIP aircraft. These services include maintenance and modifications, system upgrades, aircraft painting, and VIP aircraft interior design and refurbishments.
Duties	DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reports to the Fuel Systems Shop Chief as a Fuel Systems Technician. Inspects fuel systems and diagnoses malfunctions on such systems as integrally sealed tanks, fuselages, fuel cells and external tanks. Locates fuel leaks by visual inspection or by removing closure panels and tracing leaks using standard leak detection procedures. Disassembles, reassembles, repairs, replaces/installs components such as manifolds, interconnects, valves, pumps, and attachments. Removes, repairs and replaces bladder cells. Repairs integral tanks and conducts tests on installed or repaired equipment. Responsible for conducting Customer training, to include OJT, and maintenance of training records for the Fuel Systems Shop. Performs other related duties as directed. DUE TO VISA RESTRICTIONS, ONLY AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONALS WILL BE CONSIDERED For further information, please submit a copy of your latest CV in confidence to caroline@luap.com or to discuss further please call +44 (0) 1403 217688. Line Up is acting as an employment business with regards to this vacancy.
Qualifications	KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION Knowledge of aircraft fuel systems operation and internal fuel tank hardware such as interconnects, lines, valves, gauges, pumps and other attachments, sealing material characteristics and rubber products associated with fuel cell maintenance is mandatory. Must be able to troubleshoot fuel systems, diagnose malfunctions, affect necessary repairs, and perform in-shop repair of C-130 auxiliary bladder cells. Completion of basic aircraft fuel systems maintenance course is mandatory. Must have working knowledge of aircraft maintenance forms, records and reports to meet the job standards prescribed by the RSAF. Must be able to speak, read, comprehend and write English clearly and distinctly. Completion of high school or equivalent is mandatory. Must be qualified and capable of providing necessary job training to the Customer. EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years experience in the Aircraft Fuel Systems maintenance career field is mandatory. At least 2 years experience on C-130E/H series or KC-130 aircraft is preferred. Must have experience in the operation, installation and repair/ overhaul of aircraft fuel systems. DUE TO VISA RESTRICTIONS, ONLY AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONALS WILL BE CONSIDERED