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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Air National Guard Units • Scotia, NY 12302 • Posted 11 days ago

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This National Guard position is for an Aircraft Mechanic and is part of the 109TH AW, National Guard. The role involves inspecting, repairing, modifying, and servicing aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft. This is a Title 32 Excepted Service position that requires at least 18 months of experience or training in installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing various mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.
  • Remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components.
  • Make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.
  • Use hand tools and test equipment.
  • Install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and functionally test various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification.
  • Coordinate the work of other mechanics.
  • Schedule maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Required

  • At least 18 months experience or training in installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft.
  • Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components.
  • Skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
  • 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.

Full Job Description

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1366000 and is part of the 109TH AW, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Responsibilities As an Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-10, you will inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Military Grades: Enlisted 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 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. Education Education requirements: None Additional Information Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation Incentive may be authorized up to 25% of base pay for a max of 4 years pending TAG approval. Relocation costs are authorized subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation and an agency determination that a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is in the Government's best interest. Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. TAG is final approval authority for incentive programs (applicable to newly appointed federal employees or those with a 90 day break in service). The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. 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)).