Job opening: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER
Salary: $96 837 - 112 990 per year
Published at: Jul 28 2023
Employment Type: Multiple Schedules
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The primary purpose of an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER, WG-8852-12 is to provide a working and training leader for assigned aircraft and Ordnance system mechanics providing on-equipment maintenance for General Test/Test aircraft and Weapons systems.
DUTY TITLE: Aircraft Mechanic Trainer
Duties
Lead and work with a team of civilian employees, primarily Aircraft Mechanics, WG-8852-08, 10, and 12 also includes aircraft Ordnance and Electrical systems Mechanics, WG-2892, and/or Integrated Avionics mechanics WG-2610.
Personally perform and lead others in others in the performance of functionally testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and configuring a variety of, test, pre-production, standard and modified high performance jet fighter/trainer/bomber aircraft and armament systems, sub-systems, and components for serviceability, proper installation and operation, using appropriate test equipment, special tools, technical data, diagrams, blueprints etc.
Personally perform or lead others in the performance of ground handling and servicing of assigned aircraft, including the pre-flight, post flight, arming, sating, launch, recovery, refueling, towing, washing, lubricating, jacking, performing munitions end of run way inspections, etc.
Personally perform or lead others in maintaining aircraft and maintenance records. As required, conduct training sessions under formal organized training programs designed to update, extend, and/or improve the skills or to cross-train full performance level aircraft mechanics to an intermediate skill level on associated systems.
Conducts training sessions under formal organized training programs designed to update, extend and/or improve the skills or to cross-train full performance level aircraft mechanics to an intermediate skill level on associated systems.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position may require travel.
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- Must be able to qualify/maintain a flight line drivers license, operate government vehicles, AGE, and to pass physical examinations.
- Subject to rotating shifts, TDYs, overtime, and uncommon tour of duty.
- May be required to fill in for absent supervisor.
- May be assigned other duties deemed necessary within the AMU to support its mission.
- May be required to act as engine run certifying official on initial and annual recertification.
- Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively with students, both by oral means and by demonstrating work methods and techniques, particularly when utilizing on-the-job training methods.
- Recruitment or "RELOCATION" incentive may be offered at the selection official discretion from $0 - $10,000.
- NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is Ability to Lead or Supervise.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
2. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
3. Use of Measuring Instruments
4. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
5. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
6. Trouble shooting
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires ability to lift, hold, and position heavy parts (20-50 pounds), and work in strained and cramped positions. Requires normal color perception, good eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. May involve some risk to exposure to radiation from ignition and radar systems. Required to wear ear protection and protective clothing while servicing aircraft systems. NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to perform work both inside and on the flight line in all weather conditions. Required to work around toxic chemicals; subject to possible injury from noise, toxic and corrosive chemicals, falls, jet engines, operational aircraft, moving vehicles and machinery. Possibility of cuts, burns, shocks, and strains. May involve some risk of exposure to radiation from ignition systems. Required to wear ear protection and protective clothing while servicing aircraft systems.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Edwards AFB
5 N Seller Avenue
Bldg 3000, Rm 120
Edwards AFB, CA 93524
US
- Name: Edwards AFB DP2YHE
- Phone: (801) 586-4677
- Email: [email protected]
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