You will serve as a AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS INSPECTOR in the FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHEAST MRO PRODUCTION DEPT PROD LINES DIV of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST.

Duties

You will serve as the Senior Aircraft Mechanic and technical authority on assigned aircraft with responsibility for troubleshooting, assigning, coordinating, overseeing, and performing maintenance, movement and periodic inspections. You will be responsible for the interpretation of instructions, blueprints, and work orders for other personnel assigned to process the aircraft through the ground check and flight test phases of the aircraft rework process. You will perform operational checks of engines (including both low and high-power turn-ups), control surfaces, and systems indicators by observing performance of aircraft during functional check of each mechanical and electrical system. You will operate specialized aircraft ground support equipment such as mobile electric power plants, tow tractors, light carts, N2 and O2 servicing carts, ground air-conditioning carts, air starters, air compressors, etc. You will perform aircraft inspections to determine if work completed is within applicable tolerances. You will ensure that no leaks exist, and make final systems checks for proper operation of various components.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Performing daily, pre-flight, turnaround, post-flight and special inspections in accordance with checklists and forms; Analyzing flight discrepancies and effects necessary repairs to ready aircraft for flight or ready for transfer; Operating ground support equipment such as air compressors, generators, gas turbine air starters, hydraulic test units, and ground air conditioning units; Performing operational checks of engines, control surfaces, and systems indicators by observing performance of aircraft during functional check of each mechanical and electrical system; and Determining work assignments for other personnel assigned to complete overhaul assignments. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Building 101 Jacksonville, FL 32212 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]