AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Indef) (Title 32) Details

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Indef) (Title 32)

US Department of the Air Force - Salt Lake City, UT

Employment Type : Full-Time

DutiesSummary

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Indef) (Title 32), Position Description Number D1366000and is part of the 151st Maintenance Squadron located in Salt Lake City, with the Utah Air National Guard. This vacancy is open Nationwide. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is SMSgt Clinton Hutchings.



Responsibilities
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Indef) (Title 32), WG-8852-5/8/10, you will:


• Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly, pre-flight, post-flight, 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.
• Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other forms as required.
• 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.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

10

• Job family (Series)

  8852 Aircraft Mechanic

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• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment

  MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
  
  Compatible military grade and assignment 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  
  Military Rank: Enlisted
  
  Compatible Military Assignments: 2A3X3, 2A5X1, 2A5X2, 2A5X4, 2A3X7.
  
  For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
  
  Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  
  Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
  
  Soldiers who accept a technician position will be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
  
  Indefinite positions may be converted to permanent status without further competition.
  
  National Guard Membership is required.
  
  Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  
  May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  
  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.
  
  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*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.
  
  **Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.
  
  
  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:
  WG-05 - Requires 6 months of use of common hand tools in making repetitive mechanical repairs under close supervision. Experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the simpler and routine duties of the trade.
  
  WG-08 - Requires 12 months of use of common hand tools to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing and installing aircraft parts, components and accessories with detailed guidance. Experience in following detailed instructions in making routine, reoccurring repairs and modifications to aircraft parts, sub-assemblies and components, e.g. such as jacking and leveling aircraft, installing and adjusting engines, landing gear assemblies, instrument panels, and flight control systems.
  
  WG-10 Requires 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. Education

  Not applicable for this position.

  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).
  
  If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  
  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).
  

  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 employment consideration.
  
  
  Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:
  
  1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
  2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
  3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.
  
  
  If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
  

  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  No

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
  
  
  2. Other supporting documents:

  • Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
  • Must provide transcripts for education requirements.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

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• National Guard & Reserves

  Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.

This is a Title 32 excepted service position. Open Nationwide.