AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Military Grades: E-4 through E-7 The following qualifications must be represented by the content of your resume. **To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below we suggest using the USAJobs resume builder. If you use your own resume, please ensure that you include the beginning and end dates (MONTH AND YEAR) for all jobs listed. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences, however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. 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: To qualify at the WG-10 level Applicant must possess at least 12 months of specialized 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. Coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Instructing 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. Performing duties as a dedicated crew chief. To qualify at the WG-12 level Applicant must possess at least 24 months of specialized 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. Coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Instructing 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. Performing duties as a dedicated crew chief. Performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing the work and any periodic inspections to be done on an aircraft whether it is alone, or with the assistance of other mechanics and/or workers. Coordinating the work of other journey-level workers in other trades to work simultaneously on the aircraft. Serving as the technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic repairs of assigned aircraft.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1525000 and is part of the ID 124 AMXS, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE – MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE.