Stryker Combat Vehicle Mechanic Bulgaria at Land Systems – Karlovo, Michigan

Position Title: Stryker Combat Vehicle Mechanic Bulgaria

Location: Karlovo, Bulgaria

Category: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Bulgaria
City: Karlovo

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17549486

Description: Combat Vehicle Mechanic (SCA)

At General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) we put our Customers at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women who serve, drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

The selected candidate will be a member of the GDLS JBLM/Sumner team and assigned to the 61st Mech BDE in Karlovo, Bulgaria under the FMS (Foreign Military Sales) program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct De-processing of the Stryker's associated equipment and equipment modifications/installation.
• Conduct quality checks of vehicles in accordance with De-processing check sheets and Joint Technical Inspection (TI) form.
• Perform maintenance on Stryker platform and associated equipment.
• Assist team members regarding problems within technical areas as required.
• Perform De-processing that encompasses vehicle familiarization: safe operations, to include PMCS (Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services), operation of each crew station, and knowledge of organizational maintenance procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead FSR or Supervisor.
• Provide assistance to the Lead FSR and Bulgarian soldiers as directed.
• Actively engaged in promoting a workplace free from environmental health and safety related hazards including the training and ensuring proper use of personnel protective equipment as deemed appropriate.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience performing maintenance on tactical/combat vehicles preferred (91B, 91S, 63S, 63W or 63B MCM or USMC MOS' 2147, 3521, 3522, 3524) Experience on Stryker, LAV 2.5 or LAV III desirable.
• Documented commercial training and/or experience acceptable in lieu of military vehicle experience
• Occasional work in confined space within vehicle interior.
  Work in improved and unimproved maintenance facilities as well as field environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and organize/prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to foster and enhance teaming environment
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and, Power Point.
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks within multiple work stations.
• Demonstrated good housekeeping skills and ability to convey such practices to team members.
• Ability to work extensive extended hours in a fast paced, challenging, high pressure environment.
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs.
• Must be able to gain and maintain access to Joint Base Lewis McChord and other military bases assigned to or where work is to be performed.
• Must meet and maintain ASR guidelines for driver's station entry as described in Standard Practice 2-644.
• Ability to maintain US Passport required
• Ability to be issued and maintain a Class B CDL
• Ability to be issued and maintain company AMEX/ Mastercard required
• Ability to deploy where and when needed to support fielding missions CONUS and OCONUS required
• Must be a U.S. person

Position Hourly Rate: $31.54 to $38.19

Position Incentive: Hired applicant may be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

Assignment Conditions: One-year long term assignment. Additional overseas uplifts provided.

Benefits Offered: Employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Employees may be eligible for the SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate, which will vary, based on the employee's choice of benefit elections. The SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate ranges from $0.00 to $5.09.

Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 56 hours of sick time per year and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Combat Vehicle Mechanic (SCA)

At General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) we put our Customers at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women who serve, drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

The selected candidate will be a member of the GDLS JBLM/Sumner team and assigned to the 61st Mech BDE in Karlovo, Bulgaria under the FMS (Foreign Military Sales) program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct De-processing of the Stryker's associated equipment and equipment modifications/installation.
• Conduct quality checks of vehicles in accordance with De-processing check sheets and Joint Technical Inspection (TI) form.
• Perform maintenance on Stryker platform and associated equipment.
• Assist team members regarding problems within technical areas as required.
• Perform De-processing that encompasses vehicle familiarization: safe operations, to include PMCS (Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services), operation of each crew station, and knowledge of organizational maintenance procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead FSR or Supervisor.
• Provide assistance to the Lead FSR and Bulgarian soldiers as directed.
• Actively engaged in promoting a workplace free from environmental health and safety related hazards including the training and ensuring proper use of personnel protective equipment as deemed appropriate.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience performing maintenance on tactical/combat vehicles preferred (91B, 91S, 63S, 63W or 63B MCM or USMC MOS' 2147, 3521, 3522, 3524) Experience on Stryker, LAV 2.5 or LAV III desirable.
• Documented commercial training and/or experience acceptable in lieu of military vehicle experience
• Occasional work in confined space within vehicle interior.
  Work in improved and unimproved maintenance facilities as well as field environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and organize/prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to foster and enhance teaming environment
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and, Power Point.
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks within multiple work stations.
• Demonstrated good housekeeping skills and ability to convey such practices to team members.
• Ability to work extensive extended hours in a fast paced, challenging, high pressure environment.
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs.
• Must be able to gain and maintain access to Joint Base Lewis McChord and other military bases assigned to or where work is to be performed.
• Must meet and maintain ASR guidelines for driver's station entry as described in Standard Practice 2-644.
• Ability to maintain US Passport required
• Ability to be issued and maintain a Class B CDL
• Ability to be issued and maintain company AMEX/ Mastercard required
• Ability to deploy where and when needed to support fielding missions CONUS and OCONUS required
• Must be a U.S. person

Position Hourly Rate: $31.54 to $38.19

Position Incentive: Hired applicant may be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

Assignment Conditions: One-year long term assignment. Additional overseas uplifts provided.

Benefits Offered: Employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Employees may be eligible for the SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate, which will vary, based on the employee's choice of benefit elections. The SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate ranges from $0.00 to $5.09.

Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 56 hours of sick time per year and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.