AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Duties As a AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8268-10, this position is located in a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization
Its primary purpose is to perform on- and/or off-equipment maintenance on assigned aircraft pneudraulic systems, components and related aerospace ground equipment
Performs maintenance and operational and functional checks on assigned pneudraulic systems
Troubleshoots, removes, inspects, installs, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, and/or tests pneudraulic systems and components for aircraft pneudraulic systems, associated ground support equipment, and/or related test equipment
Accomplishes periodic and special inspections on hydraulic components
Inspects all components and subsystems for operation, internal, and external leakage and servicing
Operates portable test stands for checkout of pneudraulic system
Removes, installs, and/or repairs pneudraulic components from aircraft and associated aerospace ground equipment
Removes, disassembles, cleans, repairs, assembles components, and tests completed unit
Operates test equipment for all hydraulic components
Inspects for cracks, scratches, nicks, and holes on seals, gaskets, packings, and hoses
Modifies systems and their components
Rigs, adjusts, and aligns hydraulic components to ensure maximum operating efficiency
Polishes cylinders and pistons to ensure proper fit
Investigates pneudraulic failures to determine causes and accomplishes corrective maintenance
Performs installation, modification, and/or repair of aircraft pneudraulic systems
Determines proper maintenance and repair procedures and minimum requirements pertaining to parts, clearance and tolerances, and performance characteristics of pneudraulic systems and related aerospace ground equipment
Solves unusual maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, schematic diagrams, applicable technical publications, and analyzing construction and operating characteristics of pneudraulic systems
Determines repair procedures necessary to correct defective equipment
Diagnoses recurring malfunctions and recommends corrective action by initiation of Quality Deficiency Reports, proposed modifications, or other appropriate actions
Performs Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) related to pneudraulic systems
Accomplishes local manufacture of hose assemblies and provides testing of aircraft tubing
Accomplishes hydraulic fluid sampling on assigned aircraft, test stands, and servicing equipment
Repairs in-flight refueling systems on tanker aircraft.Performs organizational and field level maintenance to include periodic, phase time, calendar, unscheduled, and special inspection
Provides technical assistance to other shops concerning complicated interaction malfunctions between other systems, subsystems, and components
Jacks aircraft to simulate flight configuration, connects power sources, and uses cockpit controls, gauges, and additional precision instruments to check the operation of such items as landing gear doors, ground and flight spoilers and steering and brake systems for performance and conformance to operating specifications
Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as 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, serve as security guard, remove snow, load and handle munitions, launch/recover and service of aircraft, operate heavy equipment, maintain facilities and equipment, or serves as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies
*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties
For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S
citizenship is required.
• 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.
• The duties of this 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.
• Must be able 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; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• Compatible Military AFSC Assignments: 2A6X5
• Military Grades: Enlisted Members only Qualifications Areas of Consideration: Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG
Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG
Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG
Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard
Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG
GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Work involved in the maintenance, modification, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems associated with aircraft
The work requires: knowledge of the physical principles governing the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases) as they pertain to hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their components; knowledge of aircraft structures and the relationship of hydraulic pneumatic systems to the structure and other aircraft systems; knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; the ability to use technical manuals and schematics and to test for and isolate malfunctions in hydraulic and pneumatic systems; and the skill to effect modifications, repairs, or maintenance required
Experience or training which demonstrates your knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems; and ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures in performing the work
WG-10 requires 18 months experience or training which provided a knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles
Experience in fabricating fuel, oil and vacuum hose lines
Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling assembling, repairing and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning part and examining parts
Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedies
Experience in repairing, rebuilding and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Experience in mechanicl repairs using hand tools and test equipment
Experience that demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications and publications
Education If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims
Additional information Alternate Application Method for current AGR members (Oregon ANG only) intending to remain AGR must submit the following: 1) NGB Form 34-1, Application for Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) - Position Announcement number and position title must be annotated on this form
2) Current Report of Individual Personnel (RIP) - In lieu of a RIP, applicant may provide a printout from the Virtual MPF (VMPF)
Documents must show your ASVAB scores
3) Copy of current physical fitness assessment
Complete application packet should be in a single PDF format document with the Announcement Number and Last Name ONLY as the file name (example: OR-AF-23-0XX Last name) Please email completed packages to the personnel listed below
Please include the complete announcement number and last name in the subject line
The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions: Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard that are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO)
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 ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).
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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
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