About the Position: As an Equipment Specialist serves as a member of and/or consultant to the FORSCOM ARMS Team as a Production/Quality Control Inspector. Fayetteville , NC is located in the sand hills of the state about four hours from the mountains and two hours from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean . Numerous first class golfing venues abound and the area also has a full range of outdoor activities like camping, boating and fishing.

Duties

Responsible to conduct FORSCOM Aviation Resource Management Survey (ARMS) inspections. Evaluates maintenance shop operations, production control, quality control, and publications management systems of the Active and Reserve components within the command. Evaluates mechanics and repair facilities for proper operation and compliance with Army regulations. Serves as technical authority and staff aircraft maintenance specialist and advisor to the Commander.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent is required to possess a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant license or must have 10 years of experience in Army aviation as an Army Aviation Maintenance Officer and/or Maintenance Test Pilot.
• Position requires TDY travel up to 45%.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident to obtain and maintain employment in this position.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes involves 1. providing logistical support and guidance on maintenance procedures pertaining to rotary wing aircrafts; 2. providing technical assistance in the operation, testing, or maintenance of aircraft systems and resolving field problems through technical research/investigations of materiel deficiencies and malfunctions; 3. reviewing and applying practical and theoretical knowledge of assigned systems/aircraft for application to difficult and complex situations and problems that have no clear precedent; and 4. implement outcome-based product support strategies that optimize readiness and life cycle cost affordability of rotary wing aircraft systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade or the equivalent (GS-11) level in the federal service. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Aircraft MaintenanceMaintenance OperationsSurveillanceTechnical Credibility Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address DN-APF-W3YBAA US ARMY FORCES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk