AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC

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-8200, Fluid Systems Maintenance Group. 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 the ability to do the work of an AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC 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: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of principles governing the behavior of fluids and basic electrical principles to repair and test various complex fuel system components, subsystems and systems that are designed for proportional input variable forces or condition, control rates of change and have multiple stage function, and automatic reset or adjustment circuits on assigned aircraft, such as regulating and vacuum relief valves, refuel valves, engine feed valves, cross-feed valves, de-fuel valves, vent valves, boost pumps, transfer pumps, fuel filter manifold valve, anti-vapor systems, and fuel tank safety systems such as nitrogen. Knowledge of associated trades such as hydraulic, electrical and environmental systems and the inter-relationship with the fuel system. 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures; documentation procedures; and other applicable publications and forms. 3. Ability to apply standard formulas, shop mathematics, trade theories and industry practices in isolating the cause of malfunctions, to include fuel leaks, to hook up and operate test stands and test equipment to perform bladder cell chemical testing, tank and vent system testing and component testing. Ability to maintain records and document actions manually or by computer terminal. 4. Skill to use hand and power tools, fixtures and instruments such as feeler gauges, micrometers, voltmeters, torque wrenches, combustible gas indicators, oxygen analyzers, and monometers. 5. Ability to inspect completed work of others, coordinate the work of other mechanics, and determine when the work is properly completed, perform in-progress inspections, clear RED X conditions, and instruct personnel requiring training in fuel system maintenance. 6. Ability to wear respirator at ALL times, pass an annual job specific occupational physical and ability to enter/exit the smallest fuel tank access opening/door on the aircraft assigned. 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently required to work in awkward, cramped, and confined spaces when removing, repairing, and replacing fuel bladder cells and integral fuel tank components and to exercise careful removal and application of sealants. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 20 pounds and on occasion up to 50 pounds, other workers are available to assist in moving heavier items. Required to lift, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, walk, sit, and stand for prolonged periods on concrete and metal surfaces. Frequently required to enter and exit small fuel tank access openings. WORKING CONDITIONS: Possibility of physical damage caused by inhalation and prolonged exposure to JP-8 fuel, benzene, flammable, volatile and toxic chemicals both in liquid and vapor form. Exposed to dirt, grease and aircraft fluids, such as oil and hydraulic fluid. Required to wear full-face air supplied for extended periods of time. Required to perform confined space entries as outlined in applicable technical order, AFOSH Standards and other safety regulations or directives. Subject to work in excessive heat, cold, noise, electrical energy and slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Works around machinery with moving parts and running aircraft engines. Incumbent is required to take an occupational physical examination prior to starting work and an annual exam thereafter for detection of possible skin irritations, bumps, lead poisoning, liver damage, respiratory disorder, heat stress disorders and hearing problems. Subject to hazardous noise while working on the flight line. Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain and injury from foils off aircraft surfaces, ladders and maintenance stands. Work is performed in hangar areas outdoors, in parked aircraft and occasionally in hazardous noise area.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as technical authority for performing and coordinating testing, troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, maintaining and modifying aircraft fuel systems and complex fuel components on a multitude of airframes assigned and transient aircraft as required.