AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Summary

This National Guard position is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0483000, and is part of AASF 2, Grand Island, Nebraska Army National Guard.

Duties

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-5/8/10, duties include:

• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft, including pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections, and special inspections such as fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, and inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Conduct checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and power systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Perform the full range of repair and testing of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces. Remove components and assemblies, repair or replace defective parts, and reassemble repaired items into the aircraft. Install, align, and make needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, and hydraulic systems. Conduct ground functional tests of all aircraft systems. Service aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Launch and recover assigned and transient aircraft.
• May be required to perform additional duties such as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, and snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Military membership in the Nebraska National Guard is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of the Gun Control Act.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed.

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 and 3

• AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
• AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
• AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
• AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.

Military Grades: Maximum: E6; Minimum: E1. Compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment; selectee has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible military assignment.

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:

• WG-05: 6 months experience or training demonstrating a basic knowledge of aviation life support equipment, use of common hand tools, and ability to follow written instructions.
• WG-08: 12 months experience or training demonstrating knowledge of aviation life support equipment; use of common hand tools to make mechanical repairs; removing and installing aircraft parts, components, and accessories with detailed guidance; and following detailed instructions in making routine, recurring repairs.
• WG-10: 18 months 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 instructing lower graded mechanics.

Education

There is no substitution of education for this position. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional Information

If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, you must be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which the agency will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents (optional): Cover Letter, DD-214, Other, SF-50, Transcript.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application; you will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account.

This Job Is Open To

• Internal to an agency
• National Guard and reserves

Clarification from the agency: Nebraska National Guard Area 1, 2 and 3 applicants

Agency Contact

• Phone: 402-309-8173
• Email: jon.c.sronce.civ@army.mil
• Address: NE AASF 2, 3090 Airport Road, Grand Island, NE 68801, US