AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32)

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Enlisted up to SGM/E9. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised. 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: Must have at least 18 months experience in the KSAs listed below. 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. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct 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. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. Knowledge to resolve problems and devise solutions when aircraft are not at home station. Skill in troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, servicing, inspecting, and modifying aircraft. Knowledge of aircraft systems and components in electrical, fuel, hydraulic, environmental and mechanical principles. Knowledge of technical orders, maintenance regulations and management operating procedures.
This National Guard position is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number NGD1063000 and is part of AASF. This is a Title 32, Dual-Status position. Temporary, NTE 25 Pay Periods. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: – All members of the South Dakota Army National Guard and those eligible to join.