Maintenance Advisor – | Guatemala
Maintenance Advisor – | Guatemala
Cambridge International Systems, Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Advisor to support operations in Guatemala. This is a full-time OCONUS position. This position is contingent upon contract award with an expected award date of October 2025.
What You’ll Do
As a Guatemala Maintenance Advisor, you will play a critical role in supporting the Guatemala Air Force (GAF) by providing technical advice, training, and guidance to improve maintenance, logistics, and operational capabilities. You will:
Analysis:
Analyze GAF maintenance and logistics policies, procedures, acquisitions regulation, and other relevant documents.
Identify gaps and recommend training, capacity-building initiatives, and key stakeholder engagement within the GAF and Ministry of Defense.
Define actions needed to build GAF knowledge, skills, processes, and behaviors aligned with project goals.
Frame challenges to enable relevant recommendations for GAF, the Office of Security Cooperation (OSC), and the Maintenance Advisor.
Advisory Support
Provide technical advice on maintaining the operational status of the aircraft fleet.
Improve management, interpretation, and use of aircraft maintenance technical publications.
Assist in establishing integrated logistics, preventative maintenance, inventory, and resource management programs.
Establish programs to support continuous improvement within the GAF maintenance cadre.
Support development of tool audit and operational testing programs.
Manage, plan, execute, develop, and evaluate:
Quality Control Programs
Non-Destructive Testing
Calibration of Tools
Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants Programs
Advise planning and evaluation of scheduled/unscheduled aircraft and equipment maintenance.
Support strict follow-up on required periodic audits for the GAF.
Recommend relevant training for GAF maintenance personnel.
Advise on practices to certify work conducted by GAF technicians.
Support the development of a GAF flight safety program.
Operational Tasks
Support creation, updating, and implementation of military standard maintenance instructions, regulations, and procedures.
Create and manage a maintenance and technical resource library.
Conduct audits and inspections of aircraft maintenance processes, workshops, and administrative units.
Support occupational risk management, safety management, and evaluation of quality control programs.
Audit equipment and special tool testing and operational testing.
Manage, plan, and evaluate operations of systems (hydraulics, flight controls, fuel, power plant, electrical systems, avionics).
Train GAF maintainers in maintenance tasks per technical orders and flight manuals.
Train inspectors, supervisors, and maintenance management as required.
Assist in standardization of procedures published in GAF doctrine and manuals.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
HS Diploma + 10 years of relevant experience
Technical Expertise:
Strong experience in aircraft maintenance and logistics support
Knowledge of quality control, preventative maintenance, and safety programs
Experience with inspections, audits, and operational testing
Strong knowledge of GAF maintenance processes and technical manuals
Certifications:
Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
Preferred (Nice to Have):
Experience training foreign military personnel
Background in flight safety program development
Familiarity with Ministry of Defense maintenance procedures and doctrine
Travel & Passport
Some overnight stays possible.
Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.
Work Environment
Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.
Industrial setting:
Must be able to work in an office and industrial environment around heavy machinery and moving parts.
Must be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines set for a one-man lift.
Must be able to work at above normal elevations.
Standard ladder heights (6’, 8’, 10’ and 12’) as well as scaffolding, boom lifts and scissor lifts.
Must be able to perform site visits and carry a laptop computer and other required tools.
Background & Security
Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance
Benefits & Perks
We believe in investing in our team—both professionally and personally:
Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
401(k) immediate vesting and match
Paid time off and company holidays
Generous tuition & training support
Relocation assistance
Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
Employee referral program
Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more
Join Us
If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome—both employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
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About Cambridge International Systems
At Cambridge, innovation grows through diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all. Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com.