AIRCRAFT WORKER

Duties
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• You will disassemble and assemble major aircraft components, such as control surfaces and landing gear, for overhaul or modification by following detailed procedures.
• You will perform repairs by removing and replacing worn or damaged parts like gaskets, hydraulic lines, and fuel cells.
• You will install, align, and adjust aircraft systems, assemblies, and components according to established guidelines.
• You will inspect, disassemble, and reassemble aircraft parts and accessories, including armament mounts, hydraulic components, and environmental control systems.
• You will use common hand tools, measuring devices, and test equipment to perform maintenance and repairs.
• You will work as part of a team under the direction of senior employees to assist with complex operations like jacking aircraft or installing engines.
• You will assist with operational checkouts on the flight line, using hand signals to communicate with pilots and inspecting engines for leaks.
• You will perform flight line support duties such as standing fire guard during engine starts and operating ground power equipment.
• You will perform minor preservation duties, including inspecting aircraft for leaks and lubricating landing gear components.
• You will service aircraft systems by flushing contaminants, replacing desiccants, and obtaining oil samples for analysis.
• You will perform basic corrosion control, prepare aircraft for washing, and install protective coverings.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• This position requires near vision correctable at 14" to Jaeger 2. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20. Eye protection is required in hazardous areas in the form of glasses w/side shield and face shield.
• This position is subject to various noise levels, which continuously exceed 85 DBA. Hearing protection must be worn for noise levels of 85 DBA.
• The job requires physical exertion requires moderate lifting and carrying of objects up to 40 lbs.
• This position requires overtime and rotating shift work.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform aircraft maintenance and repair, which includes (1) interpreting technical specifications, drawings, and manuals; (2) installing, aligning, adjusting, and troubleshooting mechanical systems and components; and (3) using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to verify work and complete functional checks.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-8800

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The job requires physical exertion requires moderate lifting and carrying of objects up to 40 lbs. Tasks will be performed standing, sitting, and walking. At times, pulling, pushing, stooping, and reaching are required with prolonged kneeling, bending, and squatting for four to six hours.

Position is subject to various noise levels, which continuously exceed 85 DBA. Note: Hearing protection must be worn for noise levels of 85 DBA.

Near vision correctable at 14" to Jaeger 2. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20. Eye protection is required in hazardous areas in the form of glasses w/side shield and face shield.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.