The Boeing C-17 Support Equipment Technician position is based at Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait. Boeing lists the job under Al Ahmadi, with the official role description identifying the work location as Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait City.
This experienced-level position sits within Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance. It calls for substantial experience with aircraft support equipment, including ground support equipment used for U.S. Air Force and/or Boeing aircraft.
Boeing C-17 Support Equipment Technician overview
Boeing is seeking an applicant with a minimum of five years of experience maintaining aircraft support equipment. Within that background, at least three years must involve maintaining ground support equipment for U.S. Air Force and/or Boeing aircraft.
The listed requirements combine practical maintenance experience with preferred technical capabilities. These include identifying faulty components, completing functional tests and inspections, operating relevant ground-support equipment, and working with technical documentation. Familiarity with Microsoft operating systems is also preferred.
Employment is subject to Kuwait labour and immigration formalities. Boeing states that it is willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status, while relocation support depends on candidate eligibility.
Job details
- Employer: Boeing
- Job title: C-17 Support Equipment Technician
- Industry: Aerospace and defense
- Department: Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance
- Experience level: Experienced
- Country: Kuwait
- Officially listed city: Al Ahmadi
- Work location: Al-Mubarak Air Base, Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Job reference: JR2026523007
- Posting date: 17 September 2026
- Closing date: 8 October 2026
Experience requirements
The experience thresholds are stated separately and should both be reviewed carefully. Applicants need at least five years of experience maintaining aircraft support equipment, together with a minimum of three years maintaining ground support equipment for U.S. Air Force and/or Boeing aircraft.
Boeing categorizes the position at the experienced level. The requirements are specific to equipment maintenance and include a defined aircraft context rather than a general maintenance background alone.
Preferred education and technical skills
A high school diploma or GED and typically five or more years of related experience are preferred. Boeing also accepts an equivalent combination of education and experience as a preferred background.
The technical capabilities identified as preferred are:
- Troubleshooting faulty components
- Conducting functional tests and inspections
- Operating relevant ground-support equipment
- Using technical documentation
- Using Microsoft operating systems
These items are presented by the employer as preferred skills. The mandatory experience requirements remain the minimum five years in aircraft support equipment maintenance and three years in the specified ground support equipment context.
Salary and benefits
The salary has not been disclosed by the employer. Boeing states that compensation and benefits are administered locally by Boeing Kuwait and are commensurate with experience and qualifications under applicable Kuwait law.
Relocation is based on candidate eligibility. The employer is also willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status, subject to the applicable Kuwait labour and immigration formalities.
Application method
Applications are submitted through Boeing’s official careers website. The verified application route leads to the employer’s own online application process for job reference JR2026523007.
How to Apply
Review the vacancy details carefully, particularly the minimum aircraft and ground support equipment experience requirements, preferred education, technical skills, work location and Kuwait employment formalities. Confirm the latest vacancy status and requirements before proceeding.
Apply on Official Career Site
Continue securely using the employer’s official vacancy link.
Re-check the employer source for the latest vacancy status and requirements before applying.
Use the official application button provided by GluJob below this article, then complete Boeing’s own application process. Applications are scheduled to close on 8 October 2026, so applicants should verify that the position remains open on the employer’s website before submitting their information.