AIRCRAFT MECHANIC with Security Clearance

Duties Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections such as fuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling
Inspects and performs functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems
Installs equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons
Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment
Performs major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists as required
Removes and replaces aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drive, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes and tires
Services oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems
Adjusts and maintains installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies
Removes and replaces working or inoperative parts and elements
Performs operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units
Tows, taxies, parks, and moors assigned and transient aircraft
Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft
Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft to include those on alert status
Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off
Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel and hydraulic leaks; damaged tires; and loose panels which would make the aircraft unsafe for flight
May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention
Inventories, controls, stores and repairs 780 equipment
Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 780 equipment records relating to assigned equipment
Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other forms as required
Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools to perform assigned duties
Instructs, directs, and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members
Observes work and ensures compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications
Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations
Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected, maintained and secured
Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility and command support exercises
May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/ rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• OPEN UNTIL FILLED: This is an open until filled announcement with closing dates being every 30 days from the opening date
Every 30 days, a certificate of eligibles will be issued to the selecting supervisor until the position is filled.
• Alaska Air National Guard membership is required.
• 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.
• U.S
Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit: Bargaining
• May require participation in random drug testing.
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Excepted/Enlisted in the Alaska Air National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade of this position is Staff Sergeant (SSgt/E5), and the maximum military grade is Technical Sergeant (TSgt/E6).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• DESIRABLES: Specific Experience, Letter of Recommendation Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE is described as experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications
Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position
WG-10 - At least 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification
Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow
Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification
The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position
Length of time is not of itself qualifying
Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed
Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: - Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of systems, assemblies, and surfaces is required
- Knowledge to determine when new surfaces, assemblies, and systems should be installed, or repaired through replacement of new parts and components
- Knowledge of types and extent of adjustments and alignments required
- Skill in the removal, replacement and adjustment of various systems assemblies, and surfaces or any of their components and parts
-Skill in connecting, meshing and adjusting surfaces, assemblies, and systems with one another
- Knowledge and skill to use precision test equipment, technical data, schematics, wiring diagrams, mathematical formulas, common hand tools, jigs, templates, and various gauges
Additional information -The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment
You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission
- If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50
You may submit your most recent performance appraisal
- The National Guard is exempt from the Veterans Preference Act
Submission of a copy of your DD-214 is not required unless you are hired for technician position
- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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
- Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program
(Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account)
- Military Bonuses And Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager (AKARNG - J1 or AKANG - Retention Office) to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application/resume will be made to determine your Area of Consideration (AOC) and to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum job requirements
Your initial rating will be based

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