THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AERIAL DELIVERY SPECIALIST (T32), Position Description Number D2130 and is part of the AL HQ 20 SFG, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: 20 SF GP EQUIP SITE, BIRMINGHAM, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ B. SCOTT KEY

Duties

(1) Inspects a variety of airdrop equipment such as parachutes, multi loop lines, extraction force transfer couplings, latch assembly couplings, cable assembly couplings, actuator assembly, release cargo parachute M-1, lanyard arming wire, connector parachute, timer delay assembly, link lower suspension, link assembly single suspension type IV, link assembly heavy duty, link 4 point, parachute release single knife, bracket suspension, and tie down cargo quick release. Performs visual, dimensional, hands on, and operational inspection of the above listed equipment at the prescribed times. (2) Prepares and conducts inspections of sling load equipment and sling load operations. Performs duties as inspector testers, pack-in-process inspector and final inspector. Performs initial inspection on all parachutes, textile and non-textile components, and airdrop containers. Conducts regular testing of parachute and newly issued airdrop equipment. (3) Performs prioritized airdrop inspections, sequential work is determined, and pertinent ARs, TMs, FMs and DA PAMs have been reviewed. Independently performs assignments at the Aerial Delivery Logistics Facility (ADLF) when the supervisor is not present. Performs three separate inspections of airdrop loads/containers prior to the actual airdrop. Makes decisions on a wide range of matters that may involve deviations and departures from past precedents and accepted practice or highly subjective judgments that could affect safety of flight and crew. (4) Rigs and prepares unilateral airdrop training loads to include type V or other airdrop platforms for airdrops. Fabricates container delivery systems loads, skid boards, and other associated airdrop items. Receives, unpacks, and inspects unit parachutes. Cleans, dries, inspects, and packs cargo and personnel parachutes after use. Maintains and repairs a variety of fabric, rubber, and metallic equipment. Operates and performs minor maintenance on sewing machines, punch presses, stenciling machines, and other similar equipment. (5) Performs other additional duties as assigned. PLEASE SEE HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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 and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• COVID19: Please see, additional information.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. Minimum Military Rank: PFC Maximum Military Rank: SSG *Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: An applicant must have 12 months of working experiences in performing various aerial delivery functions, necessary for day-to-day aerial delivery operations. Experiences may include airdrop and airdrop inspections of equipment and personnel, rigging responsibilities, unit deployment training, personnel and cargo manifesting, joint inspection functions, load planning, determining cargo or personnel eligibility, performing the safe and efficient loading and off-loading of DoD-owned and controlled aircraft. Experienced in the aerial delivery support of non-DoD agencies. Experienced in requesting or receiving required repair parts, recording repair times as per appropriate technical manuals and processing close-out work reports. Experiences included some work in the inspection applications and routines for airdrop equipment. Competent in following applicable directives, such as Army regulations, technical manuals, field manuals and Army pamphlets, safety messages and ground precautionary messages for airborne safety. Experienced in applying decisions on tolerances and interrelated dimensions concerning timer delay systems releases, latch assembly couplings, cable assembly couplings, and actuator assembly. Experienced on performing inspection techniques. Experienced on the use of designed instruments and gauges, such as, tension meters, scales, micrometers, gauges, torque wrenches, tests sets, porosity, oxygen test sets, altitude chambers, altimeters, or protractors. Have some experiences in handling or inspecting sling-load equipment and sling-load operations. Experienced in performing duties such as inspector testers, pack-in-process inspector and/or final inspector. Experiences included the initial inspection on parachutes, textile and non-textile components, and airdrop containers. Experienced in the testing of parachute and newly issued airdrop equipment, to include conducting drop-tests troop-type personnel parachutes to check proficiency. Experienced in inspecting and classifying airdrop items to determine whether items are serviceable, repairable, or beyond economical repair. Experienced in receiving, maintaining, and issuing supplies. Applicant must understand the work activities performed in an Aerial Delivery Logistics Facility. Experienced in making decisions on a wide range of matters that involved deviations and departures from past precedents and accepted practice or highly subjective judgments that could affect safety of flight and crew. Competent in the requirements directed for airdrop joint air drop inspections. Capable in completing applicable certification airdrop inspection forms and records. Experiences included a range of aerial drop missions that included preparation, outfitting, and inspection for delivery of personnel and equipment into maritime environments or exceptionally hazardous terrain. Experienced in rigging and preparing for unilateral airdrop training loads or other airdrop platforms. Competent in cleaning, drying, inspecting, and packing cargo or personnel parachutes after use. Skilled in operating and performing minor maintenance on sewing machines, punch presses, stenciling machines, and other similar equipment. May have some experiences in performing joint airdrop Inspections as the aerial load inspector. Experiences should include performing duties in drop zone control operations. Experienced in observing weather patterns, wind speed, direction determination, along with marking drop zones with navigation aids and timing points, establishing and maintaining air to ground and point to point radio communications, relaying information to aircraft commanders or to the range control officer. Competence was gained through training airborne unit commanders in support of aerial delivery deployment functions to ensure effective and efficient operations of unit deployment processes. Experienced in deployment lesson plans for the following areas such as, material handling equipment, load plans, cargo preparation or pallet building, ramp coordinator, or cargo deployment function work-centers. Applicant has experiences in planning mass or special operations and aerial resupply operations in exceptionally diverse and varied terrain and environments. Experienced in performing daily and long-range utilization of the aerial delivery systems that ensured the accomplishment of assigned missions. Experienced in performing daily and long-range utilization of the aerial delivery systems that ensured the accomplishment of assigned missions. Applicant has experiences in complying with rules and directives as published by DoD service agencies along with the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, International Civil Aeronautical Organization or Competent in complying with published instructions, work standards, technical publications and technical orders. Competent in the safety of equipment and material handled and for the safety of workers near rigged or aerial delivery objects. Experienced in the wear and care of appropriate safety equipment with demonstrated experiences in safety precautions.

Education

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION CONSIDERATION FOR WAGE GRADE POSITIONS.

Contacts

• Address AL HQ 20 SFG 5300 57th Street North Birmingham, AL 35217-3328 US
• Name: Brandon Key
• Phone: (256) 680-3661
• Email: [email protected]