Today
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Aerospace and Aviation
NC (On-Site/Office)
Duties
Perform inspection and troubleshooting on a variety of aircraft systems, their assemblies and components.
Position, maintain, disassemble, repair and reassemble aircraft systems, their assemblies and components in accordance with applicable technical orders and specifications.
Accomplish aircraft maintenance and equipment record keeping, both manual and automated associated with aircraft maintenance and repair.
Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clear work area.
Verify and certify work processes and procedures and adequacy of work accomplished by certified co-workers and trainees.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Wage System Qualifications.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family ( ).To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate enough experience in your application to show you possess sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform such duties as installing, adjusting, aligning, inspecting, troubleshooting and performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assembles and components such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic and flight control systems and provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Ability to do the work of Aircraft Mechanic without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out Element).
2. Knowledge of make-up, operation, installation and adjustment of a variety of interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems and assemblies including but not limited to fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe and control surfaces.
3. Knowledge of technical practices associated with the aircraft mechanic trade.
4. Ability to use and maintain specialized tools and test equipment to include fixtures, templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.
5. Ability to read, interpret and understand instructions, schematics and diagrams, specifications, blueprints, technical orders, data and settings from aircraft instruments and gauges.
6. Ability to rig, operationally test and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are operating properly or whether portions of the system should be repaired or replaced and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Perform inspection and troubleshooting on a variety of aircraft systems, their assemblies and components.
Position, maintain, disassemble, repair and reassemble aircraft systems, their assemblies and components in accordance with applicable technical orders and specifications.
Accomplish aircraft maintenance and equipment record keeping, both manual and automated associated with aircraft maintenance and repair.
Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clear work area.
Verify and certify work processes and procedures and adequacy of work accomplished by certified co-workers and trainees.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
- Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
- The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands
- Perform uncommon tours of duty
- Work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position
- Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
- May be required to fly in commercial and/or military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments away from home.
- Incentive for prior non-federal work experience or active duty uniformed service for determining leave accrual rate may be offered upon request.
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Wage System Qualifications.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family ( ).To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate enough experience in your application to show you possess sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform such duties as installing, adjusting, aligning, inspecting, troubleshooting and performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assembles and components such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic and flight control systems and provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Ability to do the work of Aircraft Mechanic without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out Element).
2. Knowledge of make-up, operation, installation and adjustment of a variety of interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems and assemblies including but not limited to fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe and control surfaces.
3. Knowledge of technical practices associated with the aircraft mechanic trade.
4. Ability to use and maintain specialized tools and test equipment to include fixtures, templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.
5. Ability to read, interpret and understand instructions, schematics and diagrams, specifications, blueprints, technical orders, data and settings from aircraft instruments and gauges.
6. Ability to rig, operationally test and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are operating properly or whether portions of the system should be repaired or replaced and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Heavy lifting (80 pounds and over). Heavy carrying (45 pounds and over).
- Hours of walking are approximately 4 per day. Hours of standing are approximately 4 hour per day. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required.
- Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of special purpose and/or motor vehicle.
- Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception.
- Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing (with or without aid permitted). If it can be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.34.
- Work is performed in hanger areas, outdoors, in parked aircraft and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, humidity and inclement weather. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions.
- Exposed to dirt, grease and aircraft fluids (oil, hydraulic fluid, sealants, solvents and hazardous fluids and gases). Potentially exposed to Hydrazine and Halon and/or composites and Low Observable (LO).
- Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders and aircraft surfaces.
- Slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles.
- May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast. Working closely with other. Working alone.
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.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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