DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians. Area 2 - All AKNG members. Area 3 - All other current military members who are eligible to join the Alaska Air National Guard. PDCN: D1334000 MPCN: 869653 Selecting Supervisor: Kenneth Johnson

Duties

Performs daily, weekly, and monthly inspections, and off-equipment maintenance, on aircraft arresting systems. Accomplishes gasoline engine rebuilding to include removal and replacement of clutches, carburetors, starters, distributors, fuel pumps, springs and other integral parts. Checks and/or adjusts valves, bearings, cams, bushings, gear boxes, sprockets, chains and fairlead beam components. May do stripping, sanding and painting of aircraft arresting systems. Uses test equipment such as voltmeters, megohmmeters, amp meters, ohmmeters continuity tester, feeler gage and other test equipment. Solves all repair or maintenance problems using technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and technical orders. Replaces nylon tapes and steel wound cables due to wear, time change, or excessive aircraft engagement as directed by technical orders. Performs maintenance on the BAK-14 aircraft arresting system such as rebuilding cable support arms and air cylinders and the replacement of worn parts (cable support blocks, wire rope, springs, etc.). Troubleshoots BAK-14 solid state controlled heating systems and position control systems and replaces heater elements, mercury switches, and solid state heater control units. May be required to operate and troubleshoot radio control systems for the BAK-12/14. Must be able to deal with limited runway time while troubleshooting and performing maintenance on the BAK-12/14. Coordinates all aircraft arresting systems duties which requires access to active runways with FAA, Air Traffic Control Facility Manager, Flight Safety Officer and Airport Manager. Schedules and coordinates exercises to practice rewind procedures and operations and annual certification engagements. May be required to install portable aircraft arresting systems worldwide. Trains traditional guardsmen in the operation and maintenance of aircraft arresting systems; as well as training fire personnel in rewinding and resetting aircraft arresting systems. Trains other personnel in day-to-day maintenance checks and repairs for backup manpower. Maintains records for documentation of preventive maintenance, repairs, tape and cable life, and all aircraft engagements. Maintains records which includes daily inspections through 10 year overhaul and special inspection records. Maintains current technical order and regulations files for aircraft arresting systems and emergency power generators. Installs, repairs, maintains, and modifies electrical power production equipment. Performs repair of components such as fixed gasoline or diesel engines, generators, centrifuges, starter motors, and associated generating and distributing equipment. Conducts tests of equipment using voltmeters, amp meters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, feeler gage and other test equipment. Adjusts and calibrates components to assure optimum operating efficiency within design limitations. Modifies equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and other technical publications. Accomplishes difficult operating and repair tasks beyond capability of senior workers. Maintains and repairs electrical generating equipment. Performs inspection, maintenance, and major modifications; troubleshoots complex repair situations; and performs other maintenance on electric power generating equipment. Bench checks reparable components and subassemblies of electric power generating equipment by using test equipment standards, load banks and other equipment standards as may be required by technical data. Determines extent of repair/rebuild and accomplishes same. Tests and calibrates repaired gauges, controls and meters to assure adequacy and reliability. Interprets maintenance malfunction data related to the electrical power generating systems. Inspects electrical power production equipment. Analyzes malfunctions by visual or auditory inspection, observation of operation and use of test equipment. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective action. Inspects completed or in-progress work to assure compliance with standard operating procedures and technical publications. Advises on technical problems of installation and repair of electrical power production equipment. Solves complex maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, and analyzing construction and operating characteristics of electrical generating plants and equipment. Devises and establishes maintenance and operating procedures to ensure maximum efficiency of operation and electrical power production plants. Establishes maintenance and operating procedures. On weekend duty, supervises electrical power production personnel. Plans and schedules work assignments; establishes work methods, production controls, and performance standards; and assigns operating and repair functions to subordinates and establishes priorities for work accomplished. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Alaska Air National Guard membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit: Bargaining
• May require participation in random drug testing.
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Excepted/Enlisted in the Alaska Air National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade is Staff Sergeant (SSgt/E5) and the maximum military grade is Technical Sergeant (TSgt/E6).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams and schematics, and skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting, testing and repairing equipment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. WG-10 - Must have at least 18 months of experience or training removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories. Experience which provided working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to powered support equipment and systems; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments. Experience which provided working knowledge of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: -A thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components related to aircraft arresting systems and electrical power production equipment. A thorough knowledge of radio procedures while moving around private and commercial aircraft on a joint use airfield. Skill in troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, or rebuilding diesel or gasoline engines, generators, starter motors, carburetors, etc. Ability to read and use technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings; and ability to use a wide range of test and repair equipment such as voltmeters, amp meters, ohmmeters, feeler gage, load banks, etc. Knowledge of basic principles involving electric power generation, hydraulic systems, electric heating systems, gasoline or diesel engines, etc. Must possess a Special Experience Identifier of SEI 331, and recertify every three years, to certify aircraft arresting systems back into service after major and minor repairs and after an aircraft engagement.

Contacts

• Address Alaska Air National Guard P.O Box 5800 JBER, AK 99505 US
• Name: Lester Nathaniel Tuazon
• Phone: 907-428-6351
• Email: [email protected]