Powered Support Equipment Mechanic

4 weeks ago


Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

As a Powered Support Equipment Mechanic (Title 32), WG , you will perform the below duties: Responsible for the accurate interpretation of numerous manufacturer drawings, specifications, operating instructions, and test procedures, to troubleshoot, calibrate, align and repair a variety of highly complex pieces of powered support equipment. This includes identifying, repairing or replacing numerous electronic (both digital and analog) components. It also includes the repair of composite materials and state of the art gas compressor turbines and electronically controlled engines. Troubleshoots repairs, adjusts and aligns down-sized powered support equipment. Uses a variety of test equipment, such as analyzers, digital meters, oscilloscopes, ground testers and other measuring devices to determine other repair and maintenance requirements. Corrects unusual maintenance problems, by interpreting a variety of technical data such as tables, charts, formulas, color codes, wiring diagrams, and schematic symbols. Analyzes circuits and circuit relationships, applies electronic principles in order to fault-isolate and repair the various digital devices contained in complex powered support equipment. Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, servicing, repair, and adjustments on complex rotary diesel engines. Conducts classes to train non-maintenance personnel in operations, test procedures, and troubleshooting requirements of complex powered support equipment. Performs intermediate-level maintenance on powered support equipment and non­-powered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE). This includes working on cryogenic equipment, engine and generator changes, removing, repairing, and overhauling of accessories, and rebuilding of units. Engine rebuilding such as removal and replacement of crankshafts, pistons, and other integral parts. Replaces, checks and adjust valves, bearing, cams, clutches, bushing, springs, armatures, pushrods, exhaust manifolds, tubing, hose and defective wiring. Diagnoses gas turbine malfunctions, using visual and auditory senses, test equipment and applicable technical publications; makes repairs, removes, disassembles and assembles components and sub-systems. Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies and operates aerospace ground equipment such as Alternating and Direct Current (AC/DC) power generators, various types of internal combustion engines, air compressors, blowers, hydraulic test stands, cabin leakage testers, portable diesel engine driven generators, Emergency Airfield Lighting System (EALS), deicers, heaters, load banks, hydrostatic testers, cryogenic engines, decontamination units, thermal bath, vacuum pumps, flow meters, air conditioners and various pieces of non-powered AGE. Performs required Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and other modifications as required on powered support equipment. Performs corrosion control duties such as inspection, cleaning, stripping, sanding, priming and painting of support equipment. Perform inspections, calibration and repair on test and shop equipment. Performs maintenance data collection, and prepares other required forms. Maintains Technical Orders, Technical Order Files, commercial technical publications and other directives pertinent to the section. Submits Technical Order Improvement Reports, Material Deficiency Reports and suggestions when required. Implements the Squadron Environmental Program and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Program (AFOSH) within the electrical and power production sections. Equipment custodian for electrical and power production sections. Assists electrical and power production in the various phases of installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair. Maintains proficiency for the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of Aircraft Arresting Systems and EALS. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position is not located at a bargaining unit.

    Qualifications

    NOTE:Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

    WHO CAN APPLY:
    GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E4/SrA - E7/MSgt), currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program.
    GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Air National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E4/SrA - E7/MSgt), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

    Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E4/SrA - E7/MSgt)

    GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have experience providing for the essential ground powered equipment maintenance support to the organization for the installation, overhaul, repair, test and troubleshoot ground powered support equipment, aircraft arresting systems, and ancillary components, interior/exterior power distribution systems, and airfield lighting systems.

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have at least 18 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the WG-9 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:
  • Experience being responsible for the accurate interpretation of numerous manufacturer drawings, specifications, operating instructions, and test procedures, to troubleshoot, calibrate, align and repair a variety of highly complex pieces of powered support equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting repairs, adjusts and aligns down-sized powered support equipment.
  • Experience correcting unusual maintenance problems, by interpreting a variety of technical data such as tables, charts, formulas, color codes, wiring diagrams, and schematic symbols.
  • Experience analyzing circuits and circuit relationships, applying electronic principles in order to fault-isolate and repair the various digital devices contained in complex powered support equipment.

    Additional information

    If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System ) ).



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