Job Overview

Amentum is seeking a qualified Vehicle Inspector to oversee vehicle repair inspections and quality assurance activities at its maintenance operations in Thumrait, Oman.

The role focuses on verifying repair quality, ensuring compliance with applicable US Air Force Technical Orders, and maintaining established safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will inspect vehicle maintenance work, identify deficiencies, support technicians, and ensure adherence to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities as Vehicle Inspector

• Inspect completed vehicle repairs and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and technical requirements.
• Monitor technicians’ work, identify deficiencies, and document repairs that do not meet required standards.
• Conduct Limited Technical Inspections (LTIs) to determine vehicle faults, repair requirements, replacement parts, and estimated repair costs.
• Verify that maintenance activities follow current USAF Technical Orders, commercial manuals, and approved procedures.
• Assist mechanics with troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, adjusting, and aligning vehicle components and systems.
• Provide technical guidance and practical training to mechanics, including task certification and periodic training assessments.
• Support maintenance activities involving transmissions, steering, braking systems, clutches, axles, bearings, fuel systems, cooling systems, suspension, and vehicle bodywork.
• Use technical diagrams, manuals, specialized tools, meters, and testing equipment to diagnose vehicle problems.
• Review work orders, maintenance sheets, parts requests, and other records for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain inspection records and enter required quality information into the designated quality database.
• Check workshop tools and equipment for condition, accountability, and serviceability.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and issued work clothing.
• Inspect vehicles prepared for USAF air, land, and sea transportation.
• Verify that required repair parts are correctly identified and ordered through technical and commercial parts references.
• Monitor workshop housekeeping, safety practices, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and eyewash stations.
• Ensure hazardous materials are handled, stored, and disposed of according to company procedures and local regulations.
• Report technical, operational, and safety deficiencies to the Chief Mechanic and relevant supervisors.
• Support overall workshop quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of vehicle repair experience, including at least 3 years working with USAF equipment.
• At least 2 years of experience in Quality Control, with the ability to guide individuals through corrective action plans.
• Strong understanding of vehicle inspection, repair procedures, maintenance standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to identify mechanical defects and assess the extent of required repairs.
• Practical knowledge of vehicle systems, including transmissions, steering, braking, suspension, fuel, and cooling systems.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, diagrams, maintenance instructions, and parts documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills and intermediate English communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Valid home-country driving license and ability to obtain an Oman driving license.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment and light-to-heavy military-type vehicles.
• Physical capability to perform workshop duties, including lifting, pushing, and pulling loads of at least 50 lbs. (approximately 23 kg).
• Willingness to work in maintenance workshops, warehouses, and outdoor environments, with exposure to operational noise  Jobs in Oman .
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and wearing required PPE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized national-level qualification in vehicle maintenance or an advanced automotive technical certification.
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Previous experience with quality documentation, inspection databases, and maintenance reporting systems.

Working Conditions

The position is based in a maintenance workshop or warehouse environment and may involve extended outdoor work. Employees must follow workplace safety requirements, use appropriate protective equipment, and be capable of handling physically demanding maintenance-related tasks.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the vehicle maintenance and quality control requirements can apply through Amentum’s official careers portal.

Apply Now for the Vehicle Inspector position in Thumrait, Oman.