This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: CCAD: The mission of the Corpus Christi Army Depot is to overhaul, repair, modify, retrofit, test and modernize helicopters, engines and components for all services and foreign military customers.

Duties

Repair, modify, overhaul, reassemble, test, and troubleshoot aircraft transmissions independently and as a member of one or more overhaul teams that is focused on major components of the transmissions or on specific transmissions. Troubleshoot complex components of the transmission and the entire transmission to determine the area of difficulty, parts required, and the methods and procedures to follow in completing work. Assist quality inspectors, engineers, etc., in special investigations, studies, and audits. Provide guidance to lower grade mechanics and helpers.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a background investigation (Tier 1, Non-Sensitive, Low Risk).
• This position is covered by the civilian drug testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, condition of employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the drug abuse testing program.
• 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 to perform the duties of the position.
• If you misrepresent your experience/education, or provide false/fraudulent information in/with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you. Making false/ fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine/imprisonment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. Resumes will be reviewed for the following plan, lay out, and perform work involving disassembly, examination, repair, modification, overhaul, reassembly, test, and troubleshooting on aircraft transmissions and gear box components; skill in diagnosing the cause of operational failures, determining the extent of repairs, and whether to rework or replace worn or damaged parts IAW technical data and specifications - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort- Work frequently requires handling objects up to 35 pounds without assistance, and over 35 pounds with assistance from another worker or weight handling equipment (i.e., hoist). Is required to lift, reach, bend, walk, pull, push, sit, and stand for prolonged periods of time. Working Conditions- Usually performs work inside areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Is frequently exposed to loud noise from the movement of machinery and test equipment; possibility of cuts, burns, strains, electrical shock, and abrasions from handling equipment or from moving parts of machinery; and to unpleasant conditions from dirt, solvents, fuel, fumes, grease, and gases. Worked performed in transmission test cells can be unpleasant because of exposure to hot and oily conditions. Floor surfaces may be wet, oily, or slippery. Various protective devices such as ear plugs, face shields, gloves, safety glasses are used. Working conditions have been considered in the evaluation of the position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AA-APF-W0MUAA USA AMCOM CORPUS CHRISTI ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Corpus Christi, TX 78419 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk