AIRCRAFT MECHANIC with Security Clearance

Duties As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10, you will inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft
(1) 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
(2) 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
(3) 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
(4) 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
(5) Instructs, directs, and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members
Observes work and ensures compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications
(6) Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations
Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected, maintained and secured
(7) 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
(8) Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS : Compatible military grade required prior to the effective date of placement
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard
Military Grades: E1-E7 Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position
2
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
3
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission
4
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
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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
Qualifications NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard
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
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE : 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 : Must have 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
If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position
Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager
NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a
Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor
b
Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment
c
Include any volunteer work experience in your resume
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social)
d
Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources
e
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization
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Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement
g
If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements
Education No substitution of education for specialized experience
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 ( 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
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employmen

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