You will serve as an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Mechanic of NAS OCEANA.

Duties

You will conduct repetitive tests of aircraft launching and arresting device systems equipment to determine operational condition. You will determine sequence of operations for the rework, repair, modification, or minor new construction of mechanical and industrial equipment. You will use mechanical equipment (e.g., cables, winches, ratchet gears) to perform repairs and maintenance on emergency arresting gear.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Must maintain a valid State Class A and valid airfield operators license.
• Must become 3-M qualified within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Performing any corrective and scheduled maintenance required to maintain the arresting gear and optical landing aids in an operational status; 2). Interpreting basic electricity and/or the ability to trace wiring to complete projects; 4) Making repairs on emergency arresting gear and/or assigned Optical Landing Aid Systems; 5) Possessing the verbal ability to communicate via radio with Air Traffic Control Tower for movement of manpower and/or equipment onto and across active runways and other aircraft movement areas in accordance with governing directives Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Contacts

• Address NAS OCEANA Trans Mgmt Support Division Virginia Beach, VA 23460-2191 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]