About This Position
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT WORKER/MECHANIC, Position Description Numbers D0487000 and D0483000 and is part of the KS AASF 1, National Guard.
Qualifications
Military Grades: E1 through E-7 Compatible Military Assignments: IMMATERIAL GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have 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: WG-8 - Must have 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. WG-10 - Must have 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. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside, in inclement weather, on icy, wet, and slippery ramps and work-stands in temperature and humidity extremes. Work areas may be drafty, noisy and have toxic fumes present.
Irritants such as aircraft fluids, dirt, grease, dust, paint and solvents may be present. Exposure to cuts, burns, electrical shock, strains, and broken toes exists. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring an uncomfortable positions.
Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries times weighing 50 pounds and over.
Major Duties
As an AIRCRAFT WORKER/ MECHANIC, WG-8852-08/10, you will perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Conduct checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.
Perform the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Using a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required. Prepare for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War.
Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5-day workweek, then a 4-day workweek (eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80-hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.
How You Will Be Evaluated
PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement.
If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Additional Information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). If you are currently receiving a military bonus, prior to applying for or accepting a T32 Technician position please verify with your education/retention and services office to ensure your bonus will not be negatively affected. *** Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12993870 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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Required Documents
If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered. Please carefully review which documents are required. Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered. Please carefully review which documents are required. Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume: Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.
Your resume must show relevant work experience descriptions that demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
Resume must include job title and employer, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates with month/year, hours per week and salary. For current Federal employees or previous Federal employees, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade.
Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
- For current Federal employees: Provide the latest SF50, Personnel Action reflecting your current pay and position.
- Enlisted applicants who hold a higher grade than advertised: Provide a statement of understanding with application indicating a willingness to be administratively reduced in grade to the highest grade advertised, if selected for the position. ARNG: If approved by the unit commander, a soldier may volunteer, in writing, on DA Form 4187, Personnel Action, for reduction to any lower grade for reassignment to another position.
The date of rank remains the same as previously held in the grade to which reduced. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT, IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION CLAIMS.
You must upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and competency qualifications.