Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command team as a Powered Support Systems Mechanic. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, modifying, overhauling, servicing, and dispatching powered and non-powered aerospace ground support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, calibrate, install, test, repair, remove, align, modify, overhaul, and perform major maintenance on complex powered and non-powered aerospace ground support systems and integrated sub-systems, including Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE).
• Perform periodic/scheduled, service, special inspections, TCTO's, OTI's, and preventive maintenance on complex powered and non-powered aerospace ground support systems and integrated sub-systems, including Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE).
• Perform production control functions.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, align, calibrate, and perform functional and final testing of integrated electronic systems, components, or subassemblies.
• Dispatch and recover aerospace ground support equipment.
• Review, verify, and document equipment/component forms/tags and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) to reflect maintenance actions performed for on and off equipment, including initiating Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE) reports, i.e., DULL SWORD Actions.
• Comply with safety standards in accordance with State and Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), AF Environmental Compliance Assessment Management Program (ECAMP), and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) environmental protection practices and procedures, directives, technical orders (TO), and policies.
• Prepare effective training plans to maximize Reserve, Active Duty, and Civilian training.
• Certify and enforce the standard of work produced utilizing the USAF Technical Order Program, AFIs, and commercial manuals.

Requirements

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FAMILY.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen-out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of an Powered Support Systems Mechanic with little or no supervision.

Job Elements

• Knowledge of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to aerospace ground equipment and the operation of AC/DC generator power systems.
• Knowledge of equipment and cargo shipment.
• Knowledge of the theory and operation of internal combustion diesel, gasoline engines, and gas turbine compressors.
• Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures as well as regulations, procedures, and policies related to maintenance records, documentation, safety, and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and policy statements.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and using complex wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, test equipment, electrical meters, and special tools.
• Skill in installing, operating, inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and modifying generators, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptible power systems; and in maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and reconditioning internal combustion engines, diesel, gasoline, and gas turbine compressors.
• Skill in troubleshooting complex and integrated electronic, hydraulic, HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical systems and sub-systems comprising an entire integrated system.
• Ability to apply shop procedures, policies, written and oral instructions, and directives sufficient to provide training to others.
• Ability to repair jacks, ladders, platforms, trailers, stands, and other non-powered equipment.
• Knowledge of tool, equipment, and materials accounting and security as well as the knowledge of equipment placement around aircraft, radio discipline, and flight-line driving procedures.
• Ability to clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work.

Other Significant Facts

• May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
• Prepare equipment/cargo for shipment.
• May be required to instruct lower-grade testers in inspection procedures.
• May be required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime to meet workload demands.
• May be required to work off-shifts, i.e., first, second, third shifts, in support of 24/7 operations.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA).
• The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

Environmental Factors

May work inside or outside. Inside work involves frequent exposure to drafts, changing temperature, and loud noise. Outside work may involve exposure to bad weather, rain or snow, or wet or icy conditions.

Both inside and outside, frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or surfaces.

May work on parts and systems which are dirty and greasy and which may be dangerous to operate or repair because of defects.

Frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, strains, and electrical shock while repairing, positioning, adjusting, and moving equipment, and is exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids, and lubricants.

To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, must follow numerous safety procedures and wear equipment such as protective eye glasses, ear devices, hard hats, safety-toe footwear, respirators, gloves, safety harness, and clothing.

Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods.

Functional Requirements

Required to do straight pulling, pushing, walking, standing, crawling, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching above shoulders, and climbing.

Sometimes must work in awkward positions or cramped areas.

Heavy lifting (pounds).

Light lifting (under 15 pounds).

Light carrying (under 15 pounds).

Lifting heavier items will require using jacks, hoists, or helpers.

Part-Time or Unpaid Experience

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer Work Experience

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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