AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC - Direct Hire Authority

Duties

• Troubleshoots one or more types or models of malfunctioning conventional and/or modified aircraft engines on the flight line, in test cells, or maintenance shops.
• Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles aircraft engines, their assemblies, and compnents.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following establishes safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The work requires moderate to strenuous effort. Must stand, stoop, bend, reach, climb, and crawl.
• Frequently handles items weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hoist, hand trucks, lifts, or other employees are available to assist when handling heavy or awkward items.
• Must be able to deploy with aircraft to enable modifications or temporary duties for test or training missions.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.
• May work outside or inside in areas that are drafty and noisy, such as aircraft hangars. Stands on concrete, metal, or hard composition floors for long periods of time.
• Frequently exposed to grease, oils, fuels, and solvents; noise from drills and hammers; and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and injury from falls scaffolds, ladders, or aircraft surfaces.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8600 - Engine Overhaul 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 Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting
KSAs
1. Knowledge of installation, operation, and repair of a variety of conventional and modified aircraft engines and accessory systems to troubleshoot, maintain, repair and/or test different types of engines; identify and correctly choose between alternative methods and trade techniques; adapt accepted repair procedures to new or unfamiliar engines or accessory systems; anticipate required tools and parts; set up the work area; determine degree of disassembly necessary, and the extent of rework required.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Skill in the use of diagnostic and on-board electronic equipment and systems, automated test equipment, standard and precision measuring instruments such as vibration analyzers, pyrometers, and test benches, and to use computer terminals or personal computers to obtain reference materials, and to update operational and maintenance records.
4. Ability to read and interpret technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, maintenance bulletins, complex multi-view blueprints, schematic drawings. and other technical information.
5. Ability to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, interpret trouble reports or observed instrument readings, appearances. etc.; make a tentative diagnosis; select needed tools and test equipment; and disassemble the engine or accessory system to locate the defect.
6. Ability to adapt emerging technology and use new tools, test devices, digital diagnostic equipment, and engine analysis software in the repair and rework of engine parts and components and replace access01ies such as portions of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Ideal candidate will possess 6+ years of flightline engine experience and possess, or be close to possessing, craftsman level maintenance qualifications. Familiarity with both Pratt & Whitney -220/-229 and GE-129 engines desired. Previous exposure to operating in a Test and Development environment also desired.

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

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