Job Summary

This is a Title 32 excepted service position with the Air National Guard. The selected candidate will serve as a crew chief responsible for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the maintenance of complex, high-performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers. The crew chief will be responsible for providing technical insight on individual aircraft's level of Mission Capability (MC), developing and recommending a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft at Full Mission Capability (FMC).

Key Responsibilities

Directs, monitors, or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for one or more aircraft. Coordinates and oversees the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics and other trades working simultaneously on the assigned aircraft. Reviews, trains, and prepares to perform battle damage assessment/repair. Participates in mission generation/regeneration operations. Directs multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations. Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling, and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns. Performs preflight, postflight, through-flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly, and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to advise on, inspect, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical, environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft. Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft. Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions. Performs or assists in aircrew debriefing when required. Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul, and/or modification to verify and certify by signature adherence to work techniques, procedures, and quality standards established by applicable publications. Completed work is reviewed for adherence to maintenance policy independently to determine that the aircraft is prepared and safe for flight. Clears Red X symbols on aircraft forms, accomplishes or directs engine power runs, may taxi aircraft in accordance with applicable directives. Plans, develops, and conducts training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions. Training sessions are designed to provide instructions in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment. Conducts and certifies Cross Utilization Training (CUT) of non-WG-88XX series Aircraft Mechanics to meet mission requirements. Selects the appropriate instructional method, utilizing either formalized classroom or practical on-the-job method of instruction. Evaluates and certifies effectiveness of training by observation as the trainee performs the task(s). Determines experience and skill level of assigned personnel. Maintains Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) for assigned members. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW). May be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. May be required to travel in military aircraft and drive military vehicles. May be required to participate in various periods of temporary duty away from place of assignment. Complies with safety, fire, security, environmental, and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly and safely protected and maintained. Performs other duties as assigned.

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